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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.62, 11,704.56 and 4,755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.62, 11,704.56 and 4,755.62 is: 6,562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.62 : 11,704.56 = 4,755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.62/11,704.56 = 4,755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.62x = 11,704.56 × 4,755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.62x = 55,662,439.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,662,439.63/8,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.71

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