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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.94, 11,398.27 and 4,675.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.94, 11,398.27 and 4,675.31 is: 6,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.94 : 11,398.27 = 4,675.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.94/11,398.27 = 4,675.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.94x = 11,398.27 × 4,675.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.94x = 53,290,462.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,290,462.52/8,259.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.68

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