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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.82, 11,627.36 and 4,597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.82, 11,627.36 and 4,597.32 is: 6,344.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.82 : 11,627.36 = 4,597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.82/11,627.36 = 4,597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.82x = 11,627.36 × 4,597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.82x = 53,454,694.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,454,694.68/8,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,344.15

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