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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.19, 11,395.88 and 4,903.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.19, 11,395.88 and 4,903.11 is: 6,765.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.19 : 11,395.88 = 4,903.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.19/11,395.88 = 4,903.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.19x = 11,395.88 × 4,903.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.19x = 55,875,253.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,875,253.19/8,259.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,765.22

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