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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.29, 11,606.05 and 4,873.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.29, 11,606.05 and 4,873.83 is: 6,725.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.29 : 11,606.05 = 4,873.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.29/11,606.05 = 4,873.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.29x = 11,606.05 × 4,873.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.29x = 56,565,914.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,565,914.67/8,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.80

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