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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,625.96, 11,903.76 and 4,899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,625.96, 11,903.76 and 4,899.96 is: 6,761.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,625.96 : 11,903.76 = 4,899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,625.96/11,903.76 = 4,899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,625.96x = 11,903.76 × 4,899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,625.96x = 58,327,947.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,327,947.85/8,625.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,761.91

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