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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.41, 11,791.25 and 4,767.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.41, 11,791.25 and 4,767.59 is: 6,579.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.41 : 11,791.25 = 4,767.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.41/11,791.25 = 4,767.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.41x = 11,791.25 × 4,767.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.41x = 56,215,798.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,215,798.55/8,544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.25

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