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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,409.64, 12,610.26 and 4,900.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,409.64, 12,610.26 and 4,900.84 is: 7,348.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,409.64 : 12,610.26 = 4,900.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,409.64/12,610.26 = 4,900.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,409.64x = 12,610.26 × 4,900.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,409.64x = 61,800,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,800,866.62/8,409.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,348.81

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