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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,341.85, 11,512.54 and 4,984.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,341.85, 11,512.54 and 4,984.59 is: 6,879.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,341.85 : 11,512.54 = 4,984.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,341.85/11,512.54 = 4,984.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,341.85x = 11,512.54 × 4,984.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,341.85x = 57,385,320.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,385,320.54/8,341.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,879.21

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