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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.68, 11,730.52 and 4,724.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.68, 11,730.52 and 4,724.07 is: 6,518.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.68 : 11,730.52 = 4,724.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.68/11,730.52 = 4,724.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.68x = 11,730.52 × 4,724.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.68x = 55,415,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,415,825.52/8,501.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,518.22

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