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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.48, 11,747.43 and 4,735.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.48, 11,747.43 and 4,735.81 is: 6,535.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.48 : 11,747.43 = 4,735.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.48/11,747.43 = 4,735.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.48x = 11,747.43 × 4,735.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.48x = 55,633,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633,514.05/8,512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.53

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