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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.79, 11,732.39 and 4,673.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.79, 11,732.39 and 4,673.49 is: 6,449.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.79 : 11,732.39 = 4,673.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.79/11,732.39 = 4,673.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.79x = 11,732.39 × 4,673.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.79x = 54,831,183.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,831,183.97/8,501.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,449.37

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