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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.88, 11,607.60 and 4,875.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.88, 11,607.60 and 4,875.32 is: 6,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.88 : 11,607.60 = 4,875.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.88/11,607.60 = 4,875.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.88x = 11,607.60 × 4,875.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.88x = 56,590,764.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,590,764.43/8,411.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.48

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