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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.89, 11,901.17 and 4,846.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.89, 11,901.17 and 4,846.82 is: 6,688.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.89 : 11,901.17 = 4,846.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.89/11,901.17 = 4,846.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.89x = 11,901.17 × 4,846.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.89x = 57,682,834.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,682,834.30/8,623.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,688.73

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