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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.59, 12,609.42 and 4,901.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.59, 12,609.42 and 4,901.86 is: 7,338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.59 : 12,609.42 = 4,901.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.59/12,609.42 = 4,901.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.59x = 12,609.42 × 4,901.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.59x = 61,809,548.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,809,548.47/8,422.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,338.54

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