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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.34, 11,525.92 and 4,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.34, 11,525.92 and 4,767.54 is: 6,579.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.34 : 11,525.92 = 4,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.34/11,525.92 = 4,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.34x = 11,525.92 × 4,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.34x = 54,950,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,950,284.64/8,351.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,579.82

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