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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.58, 11,779.31 and 4,707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.58, 11,779.31 and 4,707.34 is: 6,496.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.58 : 11,779.31 = 4,707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.58/11,779.31 = 4,707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.58x = 11,779.31 × 4,707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.58x = 55,449,217.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,449,217.14/8,535.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,496.24

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