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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,269.56, 11,413.08 and 4,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,269.56, 11,413.08 and 4,734 is: 6,533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,269.56 : 11,413.08 = 4,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,269.56/11,413.08 = 4,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,269.56x = 11,413.08 × 4,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,269.56x = 54,029,520.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,029,520.72/8,269.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.54

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