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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.25, 11,706.89 and 5,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.25, 11,706.89 and 5,171.25 is: 7,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.25 : 11,706.89 = 5,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.25/11,706.89 = 5,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.25x = 11,706.89 × 5,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.25x = 60,539,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539,254.91/8,483.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,136.33

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