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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.04, 11,594.84 and 4,625.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.04, 11,594.84 and 4,625.08 is: 6,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.04 : 11,594.84 = 4,625.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.04/11,594.84 = 4,625.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.04x = 11,594.84 × 4,625.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.04x = 53,627,062.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,627,062.59/8,402.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.62

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