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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.27, 11,746.91 and 4,735.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.27, 11,746.91 and 4,735.31 is: 6,534.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.27 : 11,746.91 = 4,735.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.27/11,746.91 = 4,735.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.27x = 11,746.91 × 4,735.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.27x = 55,625,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,625,213.50/8,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,534.71

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