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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.08, 11,905.14 and 4,901

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.08, 11,905.14 and 4,901 is: 6,763.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.08 : 11,905.14 = 4,901 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.08/11,905.14 = 4,901/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.08x = 11,905.14 × 4,901
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.08x = 58,347,091.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,347,091.14/8,627.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,763.25

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