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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.47, 11,663.05 and 4,725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.47, 11,663.05 and 4,725.47 is: 6,521.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.47 : 11,663.05 = 4,725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.47/11,663.05 = 4,725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.47x = 11,663.05 × 4,725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.47x = 55,113,392.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,113,392.88/8,451.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.16

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