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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.89, 11,747.14 and 4,735.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.89, 11,747.14 and 4,735.96 is: 6,535.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.89 : 11,747.14 = 4,735.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.89/11,747.14 = 4,735.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.89x = 11,747.14 × 4,735.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.89x = 55,633,985.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,633,985.15/8,512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,535.26

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