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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.71, 11,439.93 and 4,752.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.71, 11,439.93 and 4,752.95 is: 6,559.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.71 : 11,439.93 = 4,752.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.71/11,439.93 = 4,752.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.71x = 11,439.93 × 4,752.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.71x = 54,373,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,373,358.09/8,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.14

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