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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.87, 11,404.29 and 4,727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.87, 11,404.29 and 4,727.14 is: 6,523.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.87 : 11,404.29 = 4,727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.87/11,404.29 = 4,727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.87x = 11,404.29 × 4,727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.87x = 53,909,675.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,909,675.43/8,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,523.54

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