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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,313.89, 11,473.38 and 4,729.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,313.89, 11,473.38 and 4,729.46 is: 6,526.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,313.89 : 11,473.38 = 4,729.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,313.89/11,473.38 = 4,729.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,313.89x = 11,473.38 × 4,729.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,313.89x = 54,262,834.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,262,834.41/8,313.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.77

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