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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,259.37, 11,398.39 and 4,674.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,259.37, 11,398.39 and 4,674.51 is: 6,451.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,259.37 : 11,398.39 = 4,674.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,259.37/11,398.39 = 4,674.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,259.37x = 11,398.39 × 4,674.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,259.37x = 53,281,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,281,882.66/8,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.08

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