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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,404.28, 11,595.38 and 4,867.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,404.28, 11,595.38 and 4,867.38 is: 6,715.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,404.28 : 11,595.38 = 4,867.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,404.28/11,595.38 = 4,867.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,404.28x = 11,595.38 × 4,867.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,404.28x = 56,439,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,439,120.70/8,404.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,715.52

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