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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.42, 11,417.49 and 4,737.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.42, 11,417.49 and 4,737.06 is: 6,536.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.42 : 11,417.49 = 4,737.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.42/11,417.49 = 4,737.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.42x = 11,417.49 × 4,737.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.42x = 54,085,335.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,085,335.18/8,274.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.45

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