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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.54, 11,729.28 and 4,671.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.54, 11,729.28 and 4,671.24 is: 6,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.54 : 11,729.28 = 4,671.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.54/11,729.28 = 4,671.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.54x = 11,729.28 × 4,671.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.54x = 54,790,281.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,790,281.91/8,499.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,446.26

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