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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.66, 11,901.51 and 5,486.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.66, 11,901.51 and 5,486.46 is: 7,570.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.66 : 11,901.51 = 5,486.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.66/11,901.51 = 5,486.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.66x = 11,901.51 × 5,486.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.66x = 65,297,158.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,297,158.55/8,625.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,570.11

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