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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,567.49, 11,821.94 and 4,790.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,567.49, 11,821.94 and 4,790.19 is: 6,609.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,567.49 : 11,821.94 = 4,790.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,567.49/11,821.94 = 4,790.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,567.49x = 11,821.94 × 4,790.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,567.49x = 56,629,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,629,314.82/8,567.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,609.79

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