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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,414.97, 11,608.28 and 4,876.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,414.97, 11,608.28 and 4,876.89 is: 6,727.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,414.97 : 11,608.28 = 4,876.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,414.97/11,608.28 = 4,876.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,414.97x = 11,608.28 × 4,876.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,414.97x = 56,612,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,612,320.32/8,414.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.57

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