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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,315.49, 11,475.41 and 4,730.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,315.49, 11,475.41 and 4,730.03 is: 6,527.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,315.49 : 11,475.41 = 4,730.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,315.49/11,475.41 = 4,730.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,315.49x = 11,475.41 × 4,730.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,315.49x = 54,278,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,278,952.54/8,315.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,527.45

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