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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,257.71, 11,395.64 and 4,721

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,257.71, 11,395.64 and 4,721 is: 6,514.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,257.71 : 11,395.64 = 4,721 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,257.71/11,395.64 = 4,721/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,257.71x = 11,395.64 × 4,721
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,257.71x = 53,798,816.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,798,816.44/8,257.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,514.98

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