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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.48, 11,695.35 and 4,891.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.48, 11,695.35 and 4,891.05 is: 6,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.48 : 11,695.35 = 4,891.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.48/11,695.35 = 4,891.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.48x = 11,695.35 × 4,891.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.48x = 57,202,541.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,202,541.62/8,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,749.18

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