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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.47, 11,662.57 and 4,674.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.47, 11,662.57 and 4,674.42 is: 6,450.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.47 : 11,662.57 = 4,674.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.47/11,662.57 = 4,674.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.47x = 11,662.57 × 4,674.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.47x = 54,515,692.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,515,692.15/8,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,450.44

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