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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.93, 11,625.02 and 4,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.93, 11,625.02 and 4,647.06 is: 6,412.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.93 : 11,625.02 = 4,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.93/11,625.02 = 4,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.93x = 11,625.02 × 4,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.93x = 54,022,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,022,142.21/8,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,412.94

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