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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.36, 11,414.08 and 4,734.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.36, 11,414.08 and 4,734.71 is: 6,534.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.36 : 11,414.08 = 4,734.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.36/11,414.08 = 4,734.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.36x = 11,414.08 × 4,734.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.36x = 54,042,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,358.72/8,270.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.46

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