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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,256.87, 11,390.76 and 4,899.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,256.87, 11,390.76 and 4,899.83 is: 6,759.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,256.87 : 11,390.76 = 4,899.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,256.87/11,390.76 = 4,899.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,256.87x = 11,390.76 × 4,899.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,256.87x = 55,812,730.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,812,730.62/8,256.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.55

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