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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,289.76, 11,436.96 and 4,750.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,289.76, 11,436.96 and 4,750.42 is: 6,553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,289.76 : 11,436.96 = 4,750.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,289.76/11,436.96 = 4,750.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,289.76x = 11,436.96 × 4,750.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,289.76x = 54,330,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,330,363.52/8,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.91

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