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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.93, 11,419.20 and 4,737.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.93, 11,419.20 and 4,737.84 is: 6,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.93 : 11,419.20 = 4,737.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.93/11,419.20 = 4,737.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.93x = 11,419.20 × 4,737.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.93x = 54,102,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102,342.53/8,274.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,538.10

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