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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,419.94, 12,613.72 and 4,710.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,419.94, 12,613.72 and 4,710.92 is: 7,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,419.94 : 12,613.72 = 4,710.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,419.94/12,613.72 = 4,710.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,419.94x = 12,613.72 × 4,710.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,419.94x = 59,422,225.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,422,225.82/8,419.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,057.32

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