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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.84, 11,791.90 and 4,767.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.84, 11,791.90 and 4,767.92 is: 6,579.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.84 : 11,791.90 = 4,767.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.84/11,791.90 = 4,767.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.84x = 11,791.90 × 4,767.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.84x = 56,222,835.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,222,835.85/8,544.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.74

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