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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,425.98, 11,629.62 and 5,593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,425.98, 11,629.62 and 5,593.50 is: 7,720.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,425.98 : 11,629.62 = 5,593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,425.98/11,629.62 = 5,593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,425.98x = 11,629.62 × 5,593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,425.98x = 65,050,279.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,050,279.47/8,425.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,720.20

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