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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.38, 11,605.50 and 4,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.38, 11,605.50 and 4,873.80 is: 6,725.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.38 : 11,605.50 = 4,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.38/11,605.50 = 4,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.38x = 11,605.50 × 4,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.38x = 56,562,885.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,562,885.90/8,410.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.37

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