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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.62, 11,901.77 and 4,848.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.62, 11,901.77 and 4,848.29 is: 6,689.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.62 : 11,901.77 = 4,848.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.62/11,901.77 = 4,848.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.62x = 11,901.77 × 4,848.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.62x = 57,703,211.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703,211.54/8,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,689.74

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