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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.85, 11,938.27 and 4,874.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.85, 11,938.27 and 4,874.25 is: 6,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.85 : 11,938.27 = 4,874.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.85/11,938.27 = 4,874.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.85x = 11,938.27 × 4,874.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.85x = 58,190,112.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,190,112.55/8,651.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,725.74

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