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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.28, 11,663.88 and 4,675.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.28, 11,663.88 and 4,675.24 is: 6,451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.28 : 11,663.88 = 4,675.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.28/11,663.88 = 4,675.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.28x = 11,663.88 × 4,675.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.28x = 54,531,438.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,531,438.33/8,452.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.68

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