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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.50, 11,413.38 and 4,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.50, 11,413.38 and 4,493.67 is: 6,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.50 : 11,413.38 = 4,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.50/11,413.38 = 4,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.50x = 11,413.38 × 4,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.50x = 51,287,963.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287,963.30/8,270.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,201.32

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