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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.84, 11,475.96 and 4,957.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.84, 11,475.96 and 4,957.86 is: 6,842.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.84 : 11,475.96 = 4,957.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.84/11,475.96 = 4,957.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.84x = 11,475.96 × 4,957.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.84x = 56,896,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,896,203.05/8,314.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,842.73

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