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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.44, 11,414.88 and 4,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.44, 11,414.88 and 4,735.44 is: 6,534.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.44 : 11,414.88 = 4,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.44/11,414.88 = 4,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.44x = 11,414.88 × 4,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.44x = 54,054,479.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054,479.35/8,272.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.28

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