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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,571.69, 11,828.87 and 4,794.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,571.69, 11,828.87 and 4,794.84 is: 6,616.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,571.69 : 11,828.87 = 4,794.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,571.69/11,828.87 = 4,794.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,571.69x = 11,828.87 × 4,794.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,571.69x = 56,717,539.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,717,539.03/8,571.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,616.84

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