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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.36, 12,605.82 and 4,901.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.36, 12,605.82 and 4,901.56 is: 7,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.36 : 12,605.82 = 4,901.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.36/12,605.82 = 4,901.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.36x = 12,605.82 × 4,901.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.36x = 61,788,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,788,183.08/8,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,346.68

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