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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,536.63, 11,781.26 and 4,759.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,536.63, 11,781.26 and 4,759.29 is: 6,568.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,536.63 : 11,781.26 = 4,759.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,536.63/11,781.26 = 4,759.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,536.63x = 11,781.26 × 4,759.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,536.63x = 56,070,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,070,350.20/8,536.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,568.21

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