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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,546.49, 11,794.37 and 4,769.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,546.49, 11,794.37 and 4,769.63 is: 6,582.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,546.49 : 11,794.37 = 4,769.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,546.49/11,794.37 = 4,769.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,546.49x = 11,794.37 × 4,769.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,546.49x = 56,254,780.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,254,780.98/8,546.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,582.21

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