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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.73, 11,419.08 and 4,737.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.73, 11,419.08 and 4,737.93 is: 6,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.73 : 11,419.08 = 4,737.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.73/11,419.08 = 4,737.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.73x = 11,419.08 × 4,737.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.73x = 54,102,801.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102,801.70/8,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.32

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