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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,298.74, 11,452.02 and 4,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,298.74, 11,452.02 and 4,761.74 is: 6,571.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,298.74 : 11,452.02 = 4,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,298.74/11,452.02 = 4,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,298.74x = 11,452.02 × 4,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,298.74x = 54,531,541.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531,541.71/8,298.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.06

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