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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.03, 12,910.59 and 4,912.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.03, 12,910.59 and 4,912.09 is: 7,356.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.03 : 12,910.59 = 4,912.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.03/12,910.59 = 4,912.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.03x = 12,910.59 × 4,912.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.03x = 63,418,020.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,418,020.38/8,621.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,356.20

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