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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.36, 11,413.64 and 4,735.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.36, 11,413.64 and 4,735.76 is: 6,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.36 : 11,413.64 = 4,735.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.36/11,413.64 = 4,735.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.36x = 11,413.64 × 4,735.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.36x = 54,052,259.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,052,259.77/8,273.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.29

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