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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.59, 11,663.22 and 4,725.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.59, 11,663.22 and 4,725.59 is: 6,521.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.59 : 11,663.22 = 4,725.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.59/11,663.22 = 4,725.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.59x = 11,663.22 × 4,725.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.59x = 55,115,595.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,115,595.80/8,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,521.33

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