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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,407.50, 11,602.35 and 4,681.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,407.50, 11,602.35 and 4,681.50 is: 6,460.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,407.50 : 11,602.35 = 4,681.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,407.50/11,602.35 = 4,681.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,407.50x = 11,602.35 × 4,681.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,407.50x = 54,316,401.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,316,401.53/8,407.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,460.47

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