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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.19, 11,473.85 and 4,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.19, 11,473.85 and 4,729.06 is: 6,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.19 : 11,473.85 = 4,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.19/11,473.85 = 4,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.19x = 11,473.85 × 4,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.19x = 54,260,523.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,260,523.96/8,314.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.25

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