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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,421.13, 11,621.16 and 4,695.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,421.13, 11,621.16 and 4,695.13 is: 6,479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,421.13 : 11,621.16 = 4,695.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,421.13/11,621.16 = 4,695.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,421.13x = 11,621.16 × 4,695.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,421.13x = 54,562,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,562,775.37/8,421.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,479.27

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