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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.89, 11,732.61 and 4,965.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.89, 11,732.61 and 4,965.79 is: 6,852.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.89 : 11,732.61 = 4,965.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.89/11,732.61 = 4,965.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.89x = 11,732.61 × 4,965.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.89x = 58,261,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,261,677.41/8,501.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,852.79

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