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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.08, 11,812.76 and 4,783

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.08, 11,812.76 and 4,783 is: 6,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.08 : 11,812.76 = 4,783 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.08/11,812.76 = 4,783/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.08x = 11,812.76 × 4,783
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.08x = 56,500,431.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,500,431.08/8,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,600.46

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