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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.76, 11,675.91 and 4,925.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.76, 11,675.91 and 4,925.28 is: 6,795.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.76 : 11,675.91 = 4,925.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.76/11,675.91 = 4,925.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.76x = 11,675.91 × 4,925.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.76x = 57,507,126.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,507,126.00/8,462.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,795.32

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