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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,437.52, 11,643.76 and 4,711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,437.52, 11,643.76 and 4,711.52 is: 6,501.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,437.52 : 11,643.76 = 4,711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,437.52/11,643.76 = 4,711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,437.52x = 11,643.76 × 4,711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,437.52x = 54,859,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,859,808.12/8,437.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,501.89

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