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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.37, 11,812.96 and 4,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.37, 11,812.96 and 4,783.48 is: 6,601.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.37 : 11,812.96 = 4,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.37/11,812.96 = 4,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.37x = 11,812.96 × 4,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.37x = 56,507,057.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,507,057.90/8,560.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.01

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