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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.47, 11,477.93 and 4,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.47, 11,477.93 and 4,540.74 is: 6,266.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.47 : 11,477.93 = 4,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.47/11,477.93 = 4,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.47x = 11,477.93 × 4,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.47x = 52,118,307.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,118,307.46/8,317.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,266.13

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