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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,530.43, 11,771.18 and 4,753.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,530.43, 11,771.18 and 4,753.21 is: 6,558.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,530.43 : 11,771.18 = 4,753.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,530.43/11,771.18 = 4,753.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,530.43x = 11,771.18 × 4,753.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,530.43x = 55,950,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,950,890.49/8,530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,558.98

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