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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.49, 11,608.86 and 4,874.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.49, 11,608.86 and 4,874.82 is: 6,727.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.49 : 11,608.86 = 4,874.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.49/11,608.86 = 4,874.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.49x = 11,608.86 × 4,874.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.49x = 56,591,102.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,591,102.91/8,411.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.83

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