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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.62, 11,903.25 and 4,899.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.62, 11,903.25 and 4,899.38 is: 6,761.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.62 : 11,903.25 = 4,899.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.62/11,903.25 = 4,899.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.62x = 11,903.25 × 4,899.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.62x = 58,318,544.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,318,544.99/8,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.08

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