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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.54, 11,611.91 and 4,878.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.54, 11,611.91 and 4,878.08 is: 6,731.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.54 : 11,611.91 = 4,878.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.54/11,611.91 = 4,878.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.54x = 11,611.91 × 4,878.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.54x = 56,643,743.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,643,743.48/8,414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,731.65

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