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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.52, 11,609.55 and 4,828.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.52, 11,609.55 and 4,828.14 is: 6,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.52 : 11,609.55 = 4,828.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.52/11,609.55 = 4,828.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.52x = 11,609.55 × 4,828.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.52x = 56,052,450.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,052,450.55/8,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,662.98

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