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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.48, 11,883.68 and 4,834.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.48, 11,883.68 and 4,834.34 is: 6,671.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.48 : 11,883.68 = 4,834.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.48/11,883.68 = 4,834.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.48x = 11,883.68 × 4,834.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.48x = 57,449,749.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,449,749.57/8,611.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,671.30

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