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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,501.97, 11,732.36 and 4,725.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,501.97, 11,732.36 and 4,725.39 is: 6,520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,501.97 : 11,732.36 = 4,725.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,501.97/11,732.36 = 4,725.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,501.97x = 11,732.36 × 4,725.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,501.97x = 55,439,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,439,952.99/8,501.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,520.84

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