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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,300.02, 11,454.13 and 4,763.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,300.02, 11,454.13 and 4,763.56 is: 6,573.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,300.02 : 11,454.13 = 4,763.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,300.02/11,454.13 = 4,763.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,300.02x = 11,454.13 × 4,763.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,300.02x = 54,562,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562,435.50/8,300.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.77

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