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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,507.63, 11,740.73 and 4,730.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,507.63, 11,740.73 and 4,730.95 is: 6,528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,507.63 : 11,740.73 = 4,730.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,507.63/11,740.73 = 4,730.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,507.63x = 11,740.73 × 4,730.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,507.63x = 55,544,794.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,544,794.77/8,507.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,528.82

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