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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.68, 11,608.16 and 4,874.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.68, 11,608.16 and 4,874.88 is: 6,727.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.68 : 11,608.16 = 4,874.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.68/11,608.16 = 4,874.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.68x = 11,608.16 × 4,874.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.68x = 56,588,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,588,387.02/8,411.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.36

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