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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,417.59, 11,615.47 and 8,134.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,417.59, 11,615.47 and 8,134.63 is: 11,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,417.59 : 11,615.47 = 8,134.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,417.59/11,615.47 = 8,134.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,417.59x = 11,615.47 × 8,134.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,417.59x = 94,487,501.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,487,501.35/8,417.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.01

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