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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.28, 11,605.50 and 4,873.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.28, 11,605.50 and 4,873.71 is: 6,725.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.28 : 11,605.50 = 4,873.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.28/11,605.50 = 4,873.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.28x = 11,605.50 × 4,873.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.28x = 56,561,841.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561,841.41/8,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.33

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