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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,323.72, 11,487.88 and 4,786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,323.72, 11,487.88 and 4,786.84 is: 6,606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,323.72 : 11,487.88 = 4,786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,323.72/11,487.88 = 4,786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,323.72x = 11,487.88 × 4,786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,323.72x = 54,990,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,990,643.50/8,323.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,606.50

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