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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.68, 11,418.85 and 4,737.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.68, 11,418.85 and 4,737.59 is: 6,537.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.68 : 11,418.85 = 4,737.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.68/11,418.85 = 4,737.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.68x = 11,418.85 × 4,737.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.68x = 54,097,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,097,829.57/8,274.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.75

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