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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.07, 11,626.72 and 4,648.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.07, 11,626.72 and 4,648.40 is: 6,414.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.07 : 11,626.72 = 4,648.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.07/11,626.72 = 4,648.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.07x = 11,626.72 × 4,648.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.07x = 54,045,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,045,622.01/8,425.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.86

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