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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.49, 11,791.61 and 4,767.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.49, 11,791.61 and 4,767.63 is: 6,579.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.49 : 11,791.61 = 4,767.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.49/11,791.61 = 4,767.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.49x = 11,791.61 × 4,767.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.49x = 56,218,033.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,218,033.58/8,544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.45

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