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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.13, 11,903.78 and 4,849.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.13, 11,903.78 and 4,849.20 is: 6,691.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.13 : 11,903.78 = 4,849.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.13/11,903.78 = 4,849.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.13x = 11,903.78 × 4,849.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.13x = 57,723,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,723,785.73/8,626.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,691.74

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