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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,119.71, 11,207.09 and 4,762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,119.71, 11,207.09 and 4,762.67 is: 6,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,119.71 : 11,207.09 = 4,762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,119.71/11,207.09 = 4,762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,119.71x = 11,207.09 × 4,762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,119.71x = 53,375,627.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,375,627.20/8,119.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.59

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