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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.62, 11,747.64 and 4,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.62, 11,747.64 and 4,736.04 is: 6,535.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.62 : 11,747.64 = 4,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.62/11,747.64 = 4,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.62x = 11,747.64 × 4,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.62x = 55,637,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,637,292.95/8,512.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.86

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