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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.94, 11,901.05 and 4,897.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.94, 11,901.05 and 4,897.94 is: 6,759.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.94 : 11,901.05 = 4,897.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.94/11,901.05 = 4,897.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.94x = 11,901.05 × 4,897.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.94x = 58,290,574.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,290,574.59/8,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,759.16

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