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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.27, 11,474.97 and 4,538.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.27, 11,474.97 and 4,538.50 is: 6,263.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.27 : 11,474.97 = 4,538.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.27/11,474.97 = 4,538.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.27x = 11,474.97 × 4,538.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.27x = 52,079,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079,151.35/8,315.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,263.07

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