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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.34, 11,813.52 and 4,783.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.34, 11,813.52 and 4,783.39 is: 6,601.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.34 : 11,813.52 = 4,783.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.34/11,813.52 = 4,783.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.34x = 11,813.52 × 4,783.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.34x = 56,508,673.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,508,673.43/8,560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.22

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