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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.05, 11,606.44 and 4,874.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.05, 11,606.44 and 4,874.97 is: 6,725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.05 : 11,606.44 = 4,874.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.05/11,606.44 = 4,874.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.05x = 11,606.44 × 4,874.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.05x = 56,581,046.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,581,046.81/8,413.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.39

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