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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.63, 11,413.98 and 4,733.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.63, 11,413.98 and 4,733.76 is: 6,532.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.63 : 11,413.98 = 4,733.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.63/11,413.98 = 4,733.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.63x = 11,413.98 × 4,733.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.63x = 54,031,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,031,041.96/8,270.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.88

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