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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.41, 12,919.93 and 4,913.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.41, 12,919.93 and 4,913.66 is: 7,365.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.41 : 12,919.93 = 4,913.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.41/12,919.93 = 4,913.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.41x = 12,919.93 × 4,913.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.41x = 63,484,143.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,484,143.24/8,619.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.25

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