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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,347.83, 11,521.26 and 4,762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,347.83, 11,521.26 and 4,762.77 is: 6,573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,347.83 : 11,521.26 = 4,762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,347.83/11,521.26 = 4,762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,347.83x = 11,521.26 × 4,762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,347.83x = 54,873,111.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,873,111.49/8,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.34

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