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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.24, 11,626.84 and 4,699.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.24, 11,626.84 and 4,699.24 is: 6,484.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.24 : 11,626.84 = 4,699.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.24/11,626.84 = 4,699.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.24x = 11,626.84 × 4,699.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.24x = 54,637,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,637,311.60/8,425.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.96

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