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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,509.62, 11,743.38 and 4,783.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,509.62, 11,743.38 and 4,783.62 is: 6,601.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,509.62 : 11,743.38 = 4,783.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,509.62/11,743.38 = 4,783.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,509.62x = 11,743.38 × 4,783.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,509.62x = 56,175,867.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,175,867.44/8,509.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.45

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