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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.97, 11,610.99 and 4,876.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.97, 11,610.99 and 4,876.52 is: 6,729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.97 : 11,610.99 = 4,876.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.97/11,610.99 = 4,876.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.97x = 11,610.99 × 4,876.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.97x = 56,621,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,621,166.90/8,413.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.43

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