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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.17, 11,663.89 and 4,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.17, 11,663.89 and 4,675.04 is: 6,451.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.17 : 11,663.89 = 4,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.17/11,663.89 = 4,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.17x = 11,663.89 × 4,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.17x = 54,529,152.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,529,152.31/8,452.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.50

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