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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.04, 11,901.58 and 4,847.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.04, 11,901.58 and 4,847.72 is: 6,689.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.04 : 11,901.58 = 4,847.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.04/11,901.58 = 4,847.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.04x = 11,901.58 × 4,847.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.04x = 57,695,527.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,695,527.40/8,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.31

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