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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.97, 11,871.90 and 4,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.97, 11,871.90 and 4,826.07 is: 6,659.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.97 : 11,871.90 = 4,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.97/11,871.90 = 4,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.97x = 11,871.90 × 4,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.97x = 57,294,620.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,294,620.43/8,602.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,659.87

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