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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.50, 11,608.27 and 4,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.50, 11,608.27 and 4,685.50 is: 6,466.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.50 : 11,608.27 = 4,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.50/11,608.27 = 4,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.50x = 11,608.27 × 4,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.50x = 54,390,549.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,390,549.09/8,411.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,466.21

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