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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.54, 11,883.92 and 4,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.54, 11,883.92 and 4,885.54 is: 6,742.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.54 : 11,883.92 = 4,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.54/11,883.92 = 4,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.54x = 11,883.92 × 4,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.54x = 58,059,282.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,059,282.67/8,611.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,742.04

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