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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.72, 11,779.24 and 4,758.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.72, 11,779.24 and 4,758.84 is: 6,567.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.72 : 11,779.24 = 4,758.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.72/11,779.24 = 4,758.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.72x = 11,779.24 × 4,758.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.72x = 56,055,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,055,518.48/8,535.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.17

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