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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,272.96, 11,417.44 and 4,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,272.96, 11,417.44 and 4,735.44 is: 6,535.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,272.96 : 11,417.44 = 4,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,272.96/11,417.44 = 4,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,272.96x = 11,417.44 × 4,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,272.96x = 54,066,602.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,066,602.07/8,272.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.34

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