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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.29, 11,473.83 and 4,537.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.29, 11,473.83 and 4,537.44 is: 6,261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.29 : 11,473.83 = 4,537.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.29/11,473.83 = 4,537.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.29x = 11,473.83 × 4,537.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.29x = 52,061,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,061,815.20/8,314.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.73

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