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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,711.96, 12,022.48 and 4,935.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,711.96, 12,022.48 and 4,935.11 is: 6,810.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,711.96 : 12,022.48 = 4,935.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,711.96/12,022.48 = 4,935.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,711.96x = 12,022.48 × 4,935.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,711.96x = 59,332,278.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332,278.99/8,711.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.44

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