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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,281.16, 11,427.64 and 4,744.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,281.16, 11,427.64 and 4,744.68 is: 6,547.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,281.16 : 11,427.64 = 4,744.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,281.16/11,427.64 = 4,744.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,281.16x = 11,427.64 × 4,744.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,281.16x = 54,220,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,220,494.96/8,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,547.45

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