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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,545.94, 11,793.46 and 4,819.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,545.94, 11,793.46 and 4,819.94 is: 6,651.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,545.94 : 11,793.46 = 4,819.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,545.94/11,793.46 = 4,819.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,545.94x = 11,793.46 × 4,819.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,545.94x = 56,843,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,843,769.59/8,545.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,651.55

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