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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.24, 11,437.98 and 4,752.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.24, 11,437.98 and 4,752.60 is: 6,557.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.24 : 11,437.98 = 4,752.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.24/11,437.98 = 4,752.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.24x = 11,437.98 × 4,752.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.24x = 54,360,143.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,360,143.75/8,289.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,557.92

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