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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.36, 11,605.92 and 4,874.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.36, 11,605.92 and 4,874.36 is: 6,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.36 : 11,605.92 = 4,874.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.36/11,605.92 = 4,874.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.36x = 11,605.92 × 4,874.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.36x = 56,571,432.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,571,432.21/8,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.60

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