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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.61, 11,524.77 and 4,574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.61, 11,524.77 and 4,574.72 is: 6,312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.61 : 11,524.77 = 4,574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.61/11,524.77 = 4,574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.61x = 11,524.77 × 4,574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.61x = 52,722,538.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,722,538.19/8,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.86

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