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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,499.67, 11,729.52 and 4,773.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,499.67, 11,729.52 and 4,773.67 is: 6,587.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,499.67 : 11,729.52 = 4,773.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,499.67/11,729.52 = 4,773.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,499.67x = 11,729.52 × 4,773.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,499.67x = 55,992,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,992,828.41/8,499.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,587.65

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