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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,314.89, 11,474.09 and 4,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,314.89, 11,474.09 and 4,729.37 is: 6,526.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,314.89 : 11,474.09 = 4,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,314.89/11,474.09 = 4,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,314.89x = 11,474.09 × 4,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,314.89x = 54,265,200.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,265,200.16/8,314.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,526.27

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