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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.58, 11,663.12 and 4,725.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.58, 11,663.12 and 4,725.58 is: 6,521.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.58 : 11,663.12 = 4,725.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.58/11,663.12 = 4,725.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.58x = 11,663.12 × 4,725.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.58x = 55,115,006.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,115,006.61/8,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.27

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