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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,270.94, 11,414.41 and 4,734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,270.94, 11,414.41 and 4,734.08 is: 6,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,270.94 : 11,414.41 = 4,734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,270.94/11,414.41 = 4,734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,270.94x = 11,414.41 × 4,734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,270.94x = 54,036,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036,673.02/8,270.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.32

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