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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.53, 11,913.03 and 4,856.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.53, 11,913.03 and 4,856.49 is: 6,702.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.53 : 11,913.03 = 4,856.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.53/11,913.03 = 4,856.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.53x = 11,913.03 × 4,856.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.53x = 57,855,511.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,855,511.06/8,632.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,702.03

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