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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,538.99, 11,783.88 and 4,762.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,538.99, 11,783.88 and 4,762.40 is: 6,572.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,538.99 : 11,783.88 = 4,762.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,538.99/11,783.88 = 4,762.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,538.99x = 11,783.88 × 4,762.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,538.99x = 56,119,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,119,544.08/8,538.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,572.15

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