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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.89, 11,474.76 and 4,730.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.89, 11,474.76 and 4,730.46 is: 6,528.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.89 : 11,474.76 = 4,730.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.89/11,474.76 = 4,730.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.89x = 11,474.76 × 4,730.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.89x = 54,280,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,280,893.19/8,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.16

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