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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.38, 11,909.86 and 4,904.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.38, 11,909.86 and 4,904.38 is: 6,768.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.38 : 11,909.86 = 4,904.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.38/11,909.86 = 4,904.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.38x = 11,909.86 × 4,904.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.38x = 58,410,479.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,410,479.19/8,630.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768.01

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