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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.62, 11,627.37 and 4,649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.62, 11,627.37 and 4,649.04 is: 6,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.62 : 11,627.37 = 4,649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.62/11,627.37 = 4,649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.62x = 11,627.37 × 4,649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.62x = 54,056,108.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056,108.22/8,425.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.68

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