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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.38, 11,473.79 and 4,537.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.38, 11,473.79 and 4,537.46 is: 6,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.38 : 11,473.79 = 4,537.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.38/11,473.79 = 4,537.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.38x = 11,473.79 × 4,537.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.38x = 52,061,840.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,061,840.49/8,314.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,261.67

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