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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,604.71, 11,874.50 and 4,827.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,604.71, 11,874.50 and 4,827.35 is: 6,661.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,604.71 : 11,874.50 = 4,827.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,604.71/11,874.50 = 4,827.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,604.71x = 11,874.50 × 4,827.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,604.71x = 57,322,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,322,324.43/8,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,661.74

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