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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,410.98, 11,604.58 and 4,873.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,410.98, 11,604.58 and 4,873.50 is: 6,723.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,410.98 : 11,604.58 = 4,873.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,410.98/11,604.58 = 4,873.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,410.98x = 11,604.58 × 4,873.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,410.98x = 56,554,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,554,951.96/8,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.95

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