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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.79, 11,524.87 and 4,574.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.79, 11,524.87 and 4,574.35 is: 6,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.79 : 11,524.87 = 4,574.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.79/11,524.87 = 4,574.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.79x = 11,524.87 × 4,574.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.79x = 52,718,718.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,718,718.65/8,351.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,312.26

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