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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.83, 11,747.70 and 4,976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.83, 11,747.70 and 4,976.04 is: 6,866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.83 : 11,747.70 = 4,976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.83/11,747.70 = 4,976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.83x = 11,747.70 × 4,976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.83x = 58,457,025.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,457,025.11/8,512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.93

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