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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.29, 11,746.89 and 4,735.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.29, 11,746.89 and 4,735.94 is: 6,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.29 : 11,746.89 = 4,735.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.29/11,746.89 = 4,735.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.29x = 11,746.89 × 4,735.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.29x = 55,632,507.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,632,507.49/8,512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.55

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