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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.04, 11,626.74 and 4,887.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.04, 11,626.74 and 4,887.97 is: 6,745.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.04 : 11,626.74 = 4,887.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.04/11,626.74 = 4,887.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.04x = 11,626.74 × 4,887.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.04x = 56,831,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,831,127.25/8,425.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,745.51

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