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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.34, 11,939.28 and 4,874.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.34, 11,939.28 and 4,874.28 is: 6,726.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.34 : 11,939.28 = 4,874.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.34/11,939.28 = 4,874.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.34x = 11,939.28 × 4,874.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.34x = 58,195,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,195,393.72/8,651.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,726.75

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