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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.52, 11,909.31 and 4,853.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.52, 11,909.31 and 4,853.84 is: 6,697.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.52 : 11,909.31 = 4,853.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.52/11,909.31 = 4,853.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.52x = 11,909.31 × 4,853.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.52x = 57,805,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,805,807.50/8,630.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,697.84

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