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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.54, 11,607.77 and 4,875.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.54, 11,607.77 and 4,875.08 is: 6,727.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.54 : 11,607.77 = 4,875.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.54/11,607.77 = 4,875.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.54x = 11,607.77 × 4,875.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.54x = 56,588,724.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,588,724.96/8,411.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.51

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