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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.83, 11,473.04 and 4,536.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.83, 11,473.04 and 4,536.98 is: 6,261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.83 : 11,473.04 = 4,536.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.83/11,473.04 = 4,536.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.83x = 11,473.04 × 4,536.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.83x = 52,052,953.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,052,953.02/8,313.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.01

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