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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,504.91, 11,736.98 and 4,727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,504.91, 11,736.98 and 4,727.93 is: 6,524.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,504.91 : 11,736.98 = 4,727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,504.91/11,736.98 = 4,727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,504.91x = 11,736.98 × 4,727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,504.91x = 55,491,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,491,625.55/8,504.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,524.66

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