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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.36, 11,414.58 and 4,734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.36, 11,414.58 and 4,734.48 is: 6,533.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.36 : 11,414.58 = 4,734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.36/11,414.58 = 4,734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.36x = 11,414.58 × 4,734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.36x = 54,042,100.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,042,100.72/8,271.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.64

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