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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,508.72, 11,741.44 and 4,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,508.72, 11,741.44 and 4,731.58 is: 6,529.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,508.72 : 11,741.44 = 4,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,508.72/11,741.44 = 4,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,508.72x = 11,741.44 × 4,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,508.72x = 55,555,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,555,562.68/8,508.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,529.25

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