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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.55, 12,610.16 and 4,708.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.55, 12,610.16 and 4,708.54 is: 7,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.55 : 12,610.16 = 4,708.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.55/12,610.16 = 4,708.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.55x = 12,610.16 × 4,708.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.55x = 59,375,408.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,375,408.20/8,417.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,053.76

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