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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.10, 12,904.61 and 4,653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.10, 12,904.61 and 4,653.82 is: 6,974.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.10 : 12,904.61 = 4,653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.10/12,904.61 = 4,653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.10x = 12,904.61 × 4,653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.10x = 60,055,759.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,055,759.88/8,611.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,974.23

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