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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,418.31, 12,611.29 and 4,709.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,418.31, 12,611.29 and 4,709.29 is: 7,054.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,418.31 : 12,611.29 = 4,709.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,418.31/12,611.29 = 4,709.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,418.31x = 12,611.29 × 4,709.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,418.31x = 59,390,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,390,178.58/8,418.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,054.88

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