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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.96, 11,525.71 and 4,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.96, 11,525.71 and 4,575.13 is: 6,313.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.96 : 11,525.71 = 4,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.96/11,525.71 = 4,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.96x = 11,525.71 × 4,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.96x = 52,731,621.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,731,621.59/8,351.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,313.68

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