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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.54, 11,610.52 and 4,877.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.54, 11,610.52 and 4,877.08 is: 6,730.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.54 : 11,610.52 = 4,877.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.54/11,610.52 = 4,877.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.54x = 11,610.52 × 4,877.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.54x = 56,625,434.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,625,434.88/8,413.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,730.27

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