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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.27, 11,748.33 and 4,974.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.27, 11,748.33 and 4,974.79 is: 6,866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.27 : 11,748.33 = 4,974.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.27/11,748.33 = 4,974.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.27x = 11,748.33 × 4,974.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.27x = 58,445,474.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,445,474.60/8,512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.03

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