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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.01, 11,412.87 and 4,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.01, 11,412.87 and 4,734.36 is: 6,533.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.01 : 11,412.87 = 4,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.01/11,412.87 = 4,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.01x = 11,412.87 × 4,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.01x = 54,032,635.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032,635.21/8,270.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.56

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