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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.70, 12,603.66 and 5,114.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.70, 12,603.66 and 5,114.82 is: 7,663.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.70 : 12,603.66 = 5,114.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.70/12,603.66 = 5,114.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.70x = 12,603.66 × 5,114.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.70x = 64,465,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,465,452.24/8,411.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,663.78

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