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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.56, 11,625.29 and 4,838.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.56, 11,625.29 and 4,838.99 is: 6,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.56 : 11,625.29 = 4,838.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.56/11,625.29 = 4,838.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.56x = 11,625.29 × 4,838.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.56x = 56,254,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,254,662.06/8,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,678.25

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