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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,299.94, 11,453.27 and 4,714.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,299.94, 11,453.27 and 4,714.94 is: 6,506.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,299.94 : 11,453.27 = 4,714.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,299.94/11,453.27 = 4,714.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,299.94x = 11,453.27 × 4,714.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,299.94x = 54,001,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,001,485.91/8,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,506.25

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