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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.62, 11,609 and 4,876.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.62, 11,609 and 4,876.98 is: 6,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.62 : 11,609 = 4,876.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.62/11,609 = 4,876.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.62x = 11,609 × 4,876.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.62x = 56,616,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,616,860.82/8,412.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.99

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