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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.73, 11,414.60 and 4,735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.73, 11,414.60 and 4,735.08 is: 6,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.73 : 11,414.60 = 4,735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.73/11,414.60 = 4,735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.73x = 11,414.60 × 4,735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.73x = 54,049,044.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,049,044.17/8,270.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.98

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