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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.70, 11,413.62 and 4,734

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.70, 11,413.62 and 4,734 is: 6,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.70 : 11,413.62 = 4,734 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.70/11,413.62 = 4,734/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.70x = 11,413.62 × 4,734
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.70x = 54,032,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,032,077.08/8,270.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,532.95

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