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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,610.32, 12,897.11 and 4,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,610.32, 12,897.11 and 4,161.26 is: 6,233.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,610.32 : 12,897.11 = 4,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,610.32/12,897.11 = 4,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,610.32x = 12,897.11 × 4,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,610.32x = 53,668,142.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,668,142.67/8,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,233.01

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