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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.25, 11,626.85 and 4,699.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.25, 11,626.85 and 4,699.25 is: 6,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.25 : 11,626.85 = 4,699.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.25/11,626.85 = 4,699.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.25x = 11,626.85 × 4,699.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.25x = 54,637,451.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,637,451.37/8,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,484.97

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