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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,529.96, 11,771.32 and 4,753.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,529.96, 11,771.32 and 4,753.16 is: 6,559.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,529.96 : 11,771.32 = 4,753.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,529.96/11,771.32 = 4,753.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,529.96x = 11,771.32 × 4,753.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,529.96x = 55,950,967.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,950,967.37/8,529.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,559.35

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