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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.73, 11,747.49 and 4,736.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.73, 11,747.49 and 4,736.24 is: 6,535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.73 : 11,747.49 = 4,736.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.73/11,747.49 = 4,736.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.73x = 11,747.49 × 4,736.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.73x = 55,638,873.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,638,873.30/8,512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.97

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