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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,577.93, 11,837.67 and 4,801.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,577.93, 11,837.67 and 4,801.25 is: 6,625.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,577.93 : 11,837.67 = 4,801.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,577.93/11,837.67 = 4,801.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,577.93x = 11,837.67 × 4,801.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,577.93x = 56,835,624.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,835,624.68/8,577.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,625.79

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