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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.76, 12,794.76 and 4,367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.76, 12,794.76 and 4,367.60 is: 6,555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.76 : 12,794.76 = 4,367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.76/12,794.76 = 4,367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.76x = 12,794.76 × 4,367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.76x = 55,882,393.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,882,393.78/8,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,555.30

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