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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.07, 11,744.91 and 4,974.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.07, 11,744.91 and 4,974.60 is: 6,863.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.07 : 11,744.91 = 4,974.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.07/11,744.91 = 4,974.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.07x = 11,744.91 × 4,974.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.07x = 58,426,229.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,426,229.29/8,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,863.93

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