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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,635.41, 11,916.50 and 4,858.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,635.41, 11,916.50 and 4,858.52 is: 6,704.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,635.41 : 11,916.50 = 4,858.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,635.41/11,916.50 = 4,858.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,635.41x = 11,916.50 × 4,858.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,635.41x = 57,896,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,896,469.70/8,635.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,704.54

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