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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.89, 11,473.14 and 4,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.89, 11,473.14 and 4,537.04 is: 6,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.89 : 11,473.14 = 4,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.89/11,473.14 = 4,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.89x = 11,473.14 × 4,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.89x = 52,054,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,054,123.79/8,313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.11

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