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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.79, 11,627.63 and 4,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.79, 11,627.63 and 4,649 is: 6,415.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.79 : 11,627.63 = 4,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.79/11,627.63 = 4,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.79x = 11,627.63 × 4,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.79x = 54,056,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,056,851.87/8,425.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,415.64

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