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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,117.70, 11,204.82 and 4,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,117.70, 11,204.82 and 4,761.24 is: 6,571.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,117.70 : 11,204.82 = 4,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,117.70/11,204.82 = 4,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,117.70x = 11,204.82 × 4,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,117.70x = 53,348,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,348,837.18/8,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,571.92

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