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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.94, 11,525.52 and 4,575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.94, 11,525.52 and 4,575 is: 6,313.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.94 : 11,525.52 = 4,575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.94/11,525.52 = 4,575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.94x = 11,525.52 × 4,575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.94x = 52,729,254
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,729,254/8,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.41

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