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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.41, 11,413.62 and 4,735.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.41, 11,413.62 and 4,735.41 is: 6,533.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.41 : 11,413.62 = 4,735.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.41/11,413.62 = 4,735.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.41x = 11,413.62 × 4,735.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.41x = 54,048,170.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,048,170.28/8,272.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.55

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