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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.38, 11,627.38 and 4,699.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.38, 11,627.38 and 4,699.38 is: 6,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.38 : 11,627.38 = 4,699.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.38/11,627.38 = 4,699.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.38x = 11,627.38 × 4,699.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.38x = 54,641,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,641,477.02/8,425.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,485.34

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