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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.76, 11,415.33 and 4,736.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.76, 11,415.33 and 4,736.07 is: 6,533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.76 : 11,415.33 = 4,736.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.76/11,415.33 = 4,736.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.76x = 11,415.33 × 4,736.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.76x = 54,063,801.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,063,801.95/8,274.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,533.58

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