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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.36, 11,473.82 and 4,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.36, 11,473.82 and 4,537.48 is: 6,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.36 : 11,473.82 = 4,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.36/11,473.82 = 4,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.36x = 11,473.82 × 4,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.36x = 52,062,228.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,062,228.77/8,314.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.72

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