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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.80, 12,975.59 and 4,941.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.80, 12,975.59 and 4,941.41 is: 7,411.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.80 : 12,975.59 = 4,941.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.80/12,975.59 = 4,941.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.80x = 12,975.59 × 4,941.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.80x = 64,117,620.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,117,620.60/8,650.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,411.76

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