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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,295.59, 11,447.65 and 4,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,295.59, 11,447.65 and 4,758.73 is: 6,566.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,295.59 : 11,447.65 = 4,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,295.59/11,447.65 = 4,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,295.59x = 11,447.65 × 4,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,295.59x = 54,476,275.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,476,275.48/8,295.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,566.90

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