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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.04, 11,902.89 and 4,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.04, 11,902.89 and 4,848.28 is: 6,690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.04 : 11,902.89 = 4,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.04/11,902.89 = 4,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.04x = 11,902.89 × 4,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.04x = 57,708,543.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,708,543.53/8,625.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.81

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