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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.27, 11,786.96 and 4,764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.27, 11,786.96 and 4,764.68 is: 6,575.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.27 : 11,786.96 = 4,764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.27/11,786.96 = 4,764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.27x = 11,786.96 × 4,764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.27x = 56,161,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,161,045.55/8,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.26

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