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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.52, 11,417.88 and 4,737.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.52, 11,417.88 and 4,737.52 is: 6,537.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.52 : 11,417.88 = 4,737.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.52/11,417.88 = 4,737.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.52x = 11,417.88 × 4,737.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.52x = 54,092,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,092,434.86/8,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.23

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