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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,621.56, 11,897.77 and 4,895.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,621.56, 11,897.77 and 4,895.56 is: 6,755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,621.56 : 11,897.77 = 4,895.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,621.56/11,897.77 = 4,895.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,621.56x = 11,897.77 × 4,895.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,621.56x = 58,246,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,246,276.65/8,621.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,755.88

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