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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.92, 11,621.25 and 4,885.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.92, 11,621.25 and 4,885.08 is: 6,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.92 : 11,621.25 = 4,885.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.92/11,621.25 = 4,885.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.92x = 11,621.25 × 4,885.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.92x = 56,770,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,770,694.68/8,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,739.23

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