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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.29, 11,662.68 and 4,674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.29, 11,662.68 and 4,674.16 is: 6,450.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.29 : 11,662.68 = 4,674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.29/11,662.68 = 4,674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.29x = 11,662.68 × 4,674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.29x = 54,513,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,513,264.46/8,451.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.29

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