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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.44, 11,621.34 and 4,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.44, 11,621.34 and 4,884.24 is: 6,741.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.44 : 11,621.34 = 4,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.44/11,621.34 = 4,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.44x = 11,621.34 × 4,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.44x = 56,761,413.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,761,413.68/8,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,741.71

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