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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.41, 11,606.36 and 4,875.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.41, 11,606.36 and 4,875.67 is: 6,728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.41 : 11,606.36 = 4,875.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.41/11,606.36 = 4,875.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.41x = 11,606.36 × 4,875.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.41x = 56,588,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,588,764.43/8,410.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.42

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