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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,569.96, 11,826.47 and 4,793.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,569.96, 11,826.47 and 4,793.13 is: 6,614.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,569.96 : 11,826.47 = 4,793.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,569.96/11,826.47 = 4,793.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,569.96x = 11,826.47 × 4,793.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,569.96x = 56,685,808.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,685,808.15/8,569.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,614.48

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