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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,268.87, 11,410.98 and 4,732.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,268.87, 11,410.98 and 4,732.14 is: 6,530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,268.87 : 11,410.98 = 4,732.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,268.87/11,410.98 = 4,732.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,268.87x = 11,410.98 × 4,732.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,268.87x = 53,998,354.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,998,354.90/8,268.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,530.32

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