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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.66, 11,521.12 and 4,763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.66, 11,521.12 and 4,763.62 is: 6,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.66 : 11,521.12 = 4,763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.66/11,521.12 = 4,763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.66x = 11,521.12 × 4,763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.66x = 54,882,237.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,882,237.65/8,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.78

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