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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,611.89, 12,921.48 and 4,711.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,611.89, 12,921.48 and 4,711.74 is: 7,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,611.89 : 12,921.48 = 4,711.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,611.89/12,921.48 = 4,711.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,611.89x = 12,921.48 × 4,711.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,611.89x = 60,882,654.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,882,654.18/8,611.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,069.60

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