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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,490.72, 11,715.84 and 4,764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,490.72, 11,715.84 and 4,764 is: 6,573.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,490.72 : 11,715.84 = 4,764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,490.72/11,715.84 = 4,764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,490.72x = 11,715.84 × 4,764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,490.72x = 55,814,261.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,814,261.76/8,490.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.56

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