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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,543.46, 11,790.51 and 4,766.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,543.46, 11,790.51 and 4,766.64 is: 6,578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,543.46 : 11,790.51 = 4,766.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,543.46/11,790.51 = 4,766.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,543.46x = 11,790.51 × 4,766.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,543.46x = 56,201,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201,054.50/8,543.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,578.25

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