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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.72, 11,418.83 and 4,737.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.72, 11,418.83 and 4,737.25 is: 6,537.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.72 : 11,418.83 = 4,737.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.72/11,418.83 = 4,737.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.72x = 11,418.83 × 4,737.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.72x = 54,093,860.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,093,860.77/8,274.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.24

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