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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,519.46, 11,755.93 and 4,742.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,519.46, 11,755.93 and 4,742.03 is: 6,543.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,519.46 : 11,755.93 = 4,742.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,519.46/11,755.93 = 4,742.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,519.46x = 11,755.93 × 4,742.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,519.46x = 55,746,972.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,746,972.74/8,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,543.49

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