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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.99, 11,625.33 and 4,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.99, 11,625.33 and 4,647.20 is: 6,413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.99 : 11,625.33 = 4,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.99/11,625.33 = 4,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.99x = 11,625.33 × 4,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.99x = 54,025,276.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,025,276.27/8,423.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.26

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