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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.93, 11,624.92 and 4,647.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.93, 11,624.92 and 4,647.25 is: 6,413.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.93 : 11,624.92 = 4,647.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.93/11,624.92 = 4,647.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.93x = 11,624.92 × 4,647.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.93x = 54,023,909.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,023,909.47/8,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.15

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