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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,271.91, 11,414.95 and 4,734.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,271.91, 11,414.95 and 4,734.91 is: 6,534.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,271.91 : 11,414.95 = 4,734.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,271.91/11,414.95 = 4,734.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,271.91x = 11,414.95 × 4,734.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,271.91x = 54,048,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,760.90/8,271.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.01

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