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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.41, 11,933.61 and 4,870.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.41, 11,933.61 and 4,870.50 is: 6,721.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.41 : 11,933.61 = 4,870.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.41/11,933.61 = 4,870.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.41x = 11,933.61 × 4,870.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.41x = 58,122,647.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,122,647.51/8,647.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,721.39

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