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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.93, 11,903.05 and 4,848.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.93, 11,903.05 and 4,848.81 is: 6,690.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.93 : 11,903.05 = 4,848.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.93/11,903.05 = 4,848.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.93x = 11,903.05 × 4,848.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.93x = 57,715,544.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,715,544.11/8,625.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,690.94

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