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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.60, 11,607.99 and 4,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.60, 11,607.99 and 4,875.86 is: 6,729.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.60 : 11,607.99 = 4,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.60/11,607.99 = 4,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.60x = 11,607.99 × 4,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.60x = 56,598,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,598,934.12/8,410.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.48

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