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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.47, 11,608.72 and 4,828.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.47, 11,608.72 and 4,828.21 is: 6,661.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.47 : 11,608.72 = 4,828.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.47/11,608.72 = 4,828.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.47x = 11,608.72 × 4,828.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.47x = 56,049,296.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,049,296.90/8,413.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.85

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