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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.88, 11,628.08 and 4,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.88, 11,628.08 and 4,699.88 is: 6,486.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.88 : 11,628.08 = 4,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.88/11,628.08 = 4,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.88x = 11,628.08 × 4,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.88x = 54,650,498.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,650,498.99/8,425.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,486.03

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