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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.64, 11,747.27 and 4,735.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.64, 11,747.27 and 4,735.73 is: 6,535.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.64 : 11,747.27 = 4,735.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.64/11,747.27 = 4,735.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.64x = 11,747.27 × 4,735.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.64x = 55,631,816.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,631,816.54/8,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.21

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