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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.17, 11,394.34 and 4,721.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.17, 11,394.34 and 4,721.63 is: 6,513.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.17 : 11,394.34 = 4,721.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.17/11,394.34 = 4,721.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.17x = 11,394.34 × 4,721.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.17x = 53,799,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,799,788.80/8,259.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,513.95

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