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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,418.55, 12,611.66 and 4,709.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,418.55, 12,611.66 and 4,709.54 is: 7,055.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,418.55 : 12,611.66 = 4,709.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,418.55/12,611.66 = 4,709.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,418.55x = 12,611.66 × 4,709.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,418.55x = 59,395,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,395,117.24/8,418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,055.27

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