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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,515.59, 11,753.15 and 4,789.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,515.59, 11,753.15 and 4,789.59 is: 6,610.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,515.59 : 11,753.15 = 4,789.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,515.59/11,753.15 = 4,789.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,515.59x = 11,753.15 × 4,789.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,515.59x = 56,292,745.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,292,745.76/8,515.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,610.55

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