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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.15, 11,477.88 and 4,732.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.15, 11,477.88 and 4,732.69 is: 6,531.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.15 : 11,477.88 = 4,732.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.15/11,477.88 = 4,732.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.15x = 11,477.88 × 4,732.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.15x = 54,321,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,321,247.90/8,317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,531.23

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