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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,121.52, 11,204.04 and 4,764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,121.52, 11,204.04 and 4,764.52 is: 6,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,121.52 : 11,204.04 = 4,764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,121.52/11,204.04 = 4,764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,121.52x = 11,204.04 × 4,764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,121.52x = 53,381,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,381,872.66/8,121.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.89

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