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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.03, 11,474.98 and 4,538.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.03, 11,474.98 and 4,538.43 is: 6,263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.03 : 11,474.98 = 4,538.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.03/11,474.98 = 4,538.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.03x = 11,474.98 × 4,538.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.03x = 52,078,393.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,078,393.48/8,315.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.16

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