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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,488.50, 11,714.22 and 4,762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,488.50, 11,714.22 and 4,762.50 is: 6,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,488.50 : 11,714.22 = 4,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,488.50/11,714.22 = 4,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,488.50x = 11,714.22 × 4,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,488.50x = 55,788,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,788,972.75/8,488.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.30

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