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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.42, 11,746.44 and 4,735.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.42, 11,746.44 and 4,735.26 is: 6,535.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.42 : 11,746.44 = 4,735.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.42/11,746.44 = 4,735.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.42x = 11,746.44 × 4,735.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.42x = 55,622,447.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,622,447.47/8,511.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.04

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