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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.59, 11,904.42 and 4,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.59, 11,904.42 and 4,849.91 is: 6,692.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.59 : 11,904.42 = 4,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.59/11,904.42 = 4,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.59x = 11,904.42 × 4,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.59x = 57,735,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,735,371.11/8,626.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,692.72

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