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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.39, 11,447.50 and 4,758.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.39, 11,447.50 and 4,758.39 is: 6,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.39 : 11,447.50 = 4,758.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.39/11,447.50 = 4,758.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.39x = 11,447.50 × 4,758.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.39x = 54,471,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,471,669.53/8,295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.50

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