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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.73, 11,439.39 and 4,932.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.73, 11,439.39 and 4,932.51 is: 6,806.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.73 : 11,439.39 = 4,932.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.73/11,439.39 = 4,932.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.73x = 11,439.39 × 4,932.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.73x = 56,424,905.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,424,905.57/8,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.60

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