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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481, 11,704.50 and 4,755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481, 11,704.50 and 4,755.72 is: 6,563.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481 : 11,704.50 = 4,755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481/11,704.50 = 4,755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481x = 11,704.50 × 4,755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481x = 55,663,324.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,663,324.74/8,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,563.30

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