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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,570.89, 11,827.80 and 4,794.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,570.89, 11,827.80 and 4,794.04 is: 6,615.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,570.89 : 11,827.80 = 4,794.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,570.89/11,827.80 = 4,794.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,570.89x = 11,827.80 × 4,794.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,570.89x = 56,702,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,702,946.31/8,570.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,615.76

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