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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.96, 11,624.26 and 6,183.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.96, 11,624.26 and 6,183.98 is: 8,531.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.96 : 11,624.26 = 6,183.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.96/11,624.26 = 6,183.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.96x = 11,624.26 × 6,183.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.96x = 71,884,191.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,884,191.35/8,425.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,531.28

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