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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.59, 11,747.43 and 4,976.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.59, 11,747.43 and 4,976.51 is: 6,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.59 : 11,747.43 = 4,976.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.59/11,747.43 = 4,976.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.59x = 11,747.43 × 4,976.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.59x = 58,461,144.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,461,144.13/8,514.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,866.00

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