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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.76, 11,707.60 and 4,757.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.76, 11,707.60 and 4,757.52 is: 6,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.76 : 11,707.60 = 4,757.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.76/11,707.60 = 4,757.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.76x = 11,707.60 × 4,757.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.76x = 55,699,141.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,699,141.15/8,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,565.38

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