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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.95, 11,526.96 and 4,766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.95, 11,526.96 and 4,766.89 is: 6,579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.95 : 11,526.96 = 4,766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.95/11,526.96 = 4,766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.95x = 11,526.96 × 4,766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.95x = 54,947,750.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,947,750.35/8,351.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.03

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