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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,535.98, 11,778.62 and 4,759.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,535.98, 11,778.62 and 4,759.36 is: 6,567.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,535.98 : 11,778.62 = 4,759.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,535.98/11,778.62 = 4,759.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,535.98x = 11,778.62 × 4,759.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,535.98x = 56,058,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,058,639.64/8,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,567.33

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