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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,521.61, 11,763.02 and 4,985.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,521.61, 11,763.02 and 4,985.96 is: 6,882.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,521.61 : 11,763.02 = 4,985.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,521.61/11,763.02 = 4,985.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,521.61x = 11,763.02 × 4,985.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,521.61x = 58,649,900.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,649,900.85/8,521.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,882.49

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