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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.74, 11,512.90 and 4,756.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.74, 11,512.90 and 4,756.71 is: 6,564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.74 : 11,512.90 = 4,756.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.74/11,512.90 = 4,756.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.74x = 11,512.90 × 4,756.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.74x = 54,763,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,763,466.57/8,341.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,564.99

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