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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.68, 11,525.16 and 4,625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.68, 11,525.16 and 4,625.68 is: 6,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.68 : 11,525.16 = 4,625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.68/11,525.16 = 4,625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.68x = 11,525.16 × 4,625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.68x = 53,311,702.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,311,702.11/8,351.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,383.35

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