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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,273.64, 11,417.31 and 4,737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,273.64, 11,417.31 and 4,737.18 is: 6,537.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,273.64 : 11,417.31 = 4,737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,273.64/11,417.31 = 4,737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,273.64x = 11,417.31 × 4,737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,273.64x = 54,085,852.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,852.59/8,273.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.13

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