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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.25, 11,607.53 and 4,685.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.25, 11,607.53 and 4,685.25 is: 6,465.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.25 : 11,607.53 = 4,685.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.25/11,607.53 = 4,685.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.25x = 11,607.53 × 4,685.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.25x = 54,384,156.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,384,156.51/8,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,465.65

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