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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.63, 11,792.98 and 4,717.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.63, 11,792.98 and 4,717.27 is: 6,509.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.63 : 11,792.98 = 4,717.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.63/11,792.98 = 4,717.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.63x = 11,792.98 × 4,717.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.63x = 55,630,703.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630,703.20/8,545.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,509.84

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