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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,402.07, 11,594.55 and 4,625.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,402.07, 11,594.55 and 4,625.04 is: 6,382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,402.07 : 11,594.55 = 4,625.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,402.07/11,594.55 = 4,625.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,402.07x = 11,594.55 × 4,625.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,402.07x = 53,625,257.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,625,257.53/8,402.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.39

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