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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,290.17, 11,441.43 and 4,753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,290.17, 11,441.43 and 4,753.38 is: 6,560.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,290.17 : 11,441.43 = 4,753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,290.17/11,441.43 = 4,753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,290.17x = 11,441.43 × 4,753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,290.17x = 54,385,464.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,385,464.53/8,290.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.24

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