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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,258.88, 11,393.52 and 4,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,258.88, 11,393.52 and 4,901.82 is: 6,762.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,258.88 : 11,393.52 = 4,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,258.88/11,393.52 = 4,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,258.88x = 11,393.52 × 4,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,258.88x = 55,848,984.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,848,984.21/8,258.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,762.30

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