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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,282.73, 11,430.21 and 4,746.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,282.73, 11,430.21 and 4,746.15 is: 6,549.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,282.73 : 11,430.21 = 4,746.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,282.73/11,430.21 = 4,746.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,282.73x = 11,430.21 × 4,746.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,282.73x = 54,249,491.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249,491.19/8,282.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,549.71

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