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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,424.61, 11,625.88 and 4,647.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,424.61, 11,625.88 and 4,647.81 is: 6,413.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,424.61 : 11,625.88 = 4,647.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,424.61/11,625.88 = 4,647.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,424.61x = 11,625.88 × 4,647.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,424.61x = 54,034,843.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,034,843.53/8,424.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,413.93

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