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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.77, 11,606.90 and 4,876.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.77, 11,606.90 and 4,876.07 is: 6,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.77 : 11,606.90 = 4,876.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.77/11,606.90 = 4,876.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.77x = 11,606.90 × 4,876.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.77x = 56,595,974.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,595,974.47/8,410.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,728.99

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