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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,360.98, 12,541.71 and 4,661.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,360.98, 12,541.71 and 4,661.14 is: 6,991.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,360.98 : 12,541.71 = 4,661.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,360.98/12,541.71 = 4,661.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,360.98x = 12,541.71 × 4,661.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,360.98x = 58,458,666.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,458,666.15/8,360.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,991.84

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