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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.81, 11,942.37 and 4,877.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.81, 11,942.37 and 4,877.28 is: 6,729.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.81 : 11,942.37 = 4,877.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.81/11,942.37 = 4,877.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.81x = 11,942.37 × 4,877.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.81x = 58,246,282.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246,282.35/8,654.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.94

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