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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.25, 11,881.47 and 4,832.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.25, 11,881.47 and 4,832.89 is: 6,669.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.25 : 11,881.47 = 4,832.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.25/11,881.47 = 4,832.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.25x = 11,881.47 × 4,832.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.25x = 57,421,837.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,421,837.55/8,610.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,669.01

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