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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,560.55, 11,813.58 and 4,783.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,560.55, 11,813.58 and 4,783.72 is: 6,601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,560.55 : 11,813.58 = 4,783.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,560.55/11,813.58 = 4,783.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,560.55x = 11,813.58 × 4,783.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,560.55x = 56,512,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,512,858.92/8,560.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,601.55

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