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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.63, 11,898.99 and 4,846.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.63, 11,898.99 and 4,846.30 is: 6,686.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.63 : 11,898.99 = 4,846.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.63/11,898.99 = 4,846.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.63x = 11,898.99 × 4,846.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.63x = 57,666,075.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,666,075.24/8,623.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,686.98

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