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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.59, 11,770.65 and 4,752.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.59, 11,770.65 and 4,752.74 is: 6,558.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.59 : 11,770.65 = 4,752.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.59/11,770.65 = 4,752.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.59x = 11,770.65 × 4,752.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.59x = 55,942,839.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,942,839.08/8,529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.68

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