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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,524.83, 11,763.04 and 4,747.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,524.83, 11,763.04 and 4,747.47 is: 6,550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,524.83 : 11,763.04 = 4,747.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,524.83/11,763.04 = 4,747.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,524.83x = 11,763.04 × 4,747.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,524.83x = 55,844,679.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,844,679.51/8,524.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,550.83

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