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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.52, 11,899.97 and 4,846.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.52, 11,899.97 and 4,846.03 is: 6,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.52 : 11,899.97 = 4,846.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.52/11,899.97 = 4,846.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.52x = 11,899.97 × 4,846.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.52x = 57,667,611.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,667,611.62/8,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.02

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