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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.43, 11,660.76 and 4,913.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.43, 11,660.76 and 4,913.88 is: 6,780.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.43 : 11,660.76 = 4,913.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.43/11,660.76 = 4,913.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.43x = 11,660.76 × 4,913.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.43x = 57,299,575.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,299,575.35/8,450.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.67

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