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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,267.46, 11,408.85 and 4,730.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,267.46, 11,408.85 and 4,730.34 is: 6,527.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,267.46 : 11,408.85 = 4,730.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,267.46/11,408.85 = 4,730.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,267.46x = 11,408.85 × 4,730.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,267.46x = 53,967,739.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967,739.51/8,267.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.73

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