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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.38, 11,779.83 and 4,759.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.38, 11,779.83 and 4,759.16 is: 6,568.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.38 : 11,779.83 = 4,759.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.38/11,779.83 = 4,759.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.38x = 11,779.83 × 4,759.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.38x = 56,062,036.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,062,036.84/8,535.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.20

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