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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.51, 11,744.39 and 4,784.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.51, 11,744.39 and 4,784.51 is: 6,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.51 : 11,744.39 = 4,784.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.51/11,744.39 = 4,784.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.51x = 11,744.39 × 4,784.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.51x = 56,191,151.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,191,151.40/8,510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.56

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