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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.16, 11,551.70 and 4,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.16, 11,551.70 and 4,786.52 is: 6,605.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.16 : 11,551.70 = 4,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.16/11,551.70 = 4,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.16x = 11,551.70 × 4,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.16x = 55,292,443.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,292,443.08/8,371.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.11

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