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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.29, 11,626.94 and 4,648.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.29, 11,626.94 and 4,648.50 is: 6,414.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.29 : 11,626.94 = 4,648.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.29/11,626.94 = 4,648.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.29x = 11,626.94 × 4,648.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.29x = 54,047,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,047,830.59/8,425.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,414.95

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