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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.44, 11,747.13 and 4,786.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.44, 11,747.13 and 4,786.44 is: 6,605.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.44 : 11,747.13 = 4,786.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.44/11,747.13 = 4,786.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.44x = 11,747.13 × 4,786.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.44x = 56,226,932.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,226,932.92/8,512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.27

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