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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,365.46, 11,544.35 and 4,731.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,365.46, 11,544.35 and 4,731.30 is: 6,529.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,365.46 : 11,544.35 = 4,731.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,365.46/11,544.35 = 4,731.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,365.46x = 11,544.35 × 4,731.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,365.46x = 54,619,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,619,759.50/8,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.20

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