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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.56, 11,625.98 and 4,647.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.56, 11,625.98 and 4,647.88 is: 6,414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.56 : 11,625.98 = 4,647.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.56/11,625.98 = 4,647.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.56x = 11,625.98 × 4,647.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.56x = 54,036,159.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,036,159.92/8,424.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.12

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