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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.48, 11,897.38 and 6,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.48, 11,897.38 and 6,104.80 is: 8,415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.48 : 11,897.38 = 6,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.48/11,897.38 = 6,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.48x = 11,897.38 × 6,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.48x = 72,631,147.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,631,147.93/8,630.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,415.65

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