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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.70, 12,611.82 and 4,901.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.70, 12,611.82 and 4,901.84 is: 7,350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.70 : 12,611.82 = 4,901.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.70/12,611.82 = 4,901.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.70x = 12,611.82 × 4,901.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.70x = 61,821,123.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,821,123.75/8,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,350.29

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