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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.59, 11,607.98 and 4,873.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.59, 11,607.98 and 4,873.11 is: 6,725.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.59 : 11,607.98 = 4,873.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.59/11,607.98 = 4,873.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.59x = 11,607.98 × 4,873.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.59x = 56,566,939.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,566,939.05/8,410.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.68

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