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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.93, 11,618.35 and 4,834.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.93, 11,618.35 and 4,834.99 is: 6,673.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.93 : 11,618.35 = 4,834.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.93/11,618.35 = 4,834.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.93x = 11,618.35 × 4,834.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.93x = 56,174,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,174,608.50/8,417.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.21

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