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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,510.62, 11,744.76 and 4,784.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,510.62, 11,744.76 and 4,784.62 is: 6,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,510.62 : 11,744.76 = 4,784.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,510.62/11,744.76 = 4,784.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,510.62x = 11,744.76 × 4,784.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,510.62x = 56,194,213.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,194,213.59/8,510.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,602.83

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