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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.22, 11,606.19 and 4,872.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.22, 11,606.19 and 4,872.14 is: 6,723.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.22 : 11,606.19 = 4,872.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.22/11,606.19 = 4,872.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.22x = 11,606.19 × 4,872.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.22x = 56,546,982.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546,982.55/8,410.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.60

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