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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.84, 11,747.70 and 4,786.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.84, 11,747.70 and 4,786.84 is: 6,605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.84 : 11,747.70 = 4,786.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.84/11,747.70 = 4,786.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.84x = 11,747.70 × 4,786.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.84x = 56,234,360.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,234,360.27/8,512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,605.83

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