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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,343.93, 11,514.63 and 4,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,343.93, 11,514.63 and 4,807.14 is: 6,633.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,343.93 : 11,514.63 = 4,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,343.93/11,514.63 = 4,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,343.93x = 11,514.63 × 4,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,343.93x = 55,352,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352,438.46/8,343.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,633.86

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