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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.07, 12,021.41 and 4,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.07, 12,021.41 and 4,934.15 is: 6,809.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.07 : 12,021.41 = 4,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.07/12,021.41 = 4,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.07x = 12,021.41 × 4,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.07x = 59,315,355.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,315,355.37/8,711.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,809.19

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