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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.38, 11,606.35 and 4,873.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.38, 11,606.35 and 4,873.91 is: 6,725.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.38 : 11,606.35 = 4,873.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.38/11,606.35 = 4,873.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.38x = 11,606.35 × 4,873.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.38x = 56,568,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,568,278.64/8,411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.21

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