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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.37, 11,663.99 and 4,675.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.37, 11,663.99 and 4,675.48 is: 6,452.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.37 : 11,663.99 = 4,675.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.37/11,663.99 = 4,675.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.37x = 11,663.99 × 4,675.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.37x = 54,534,751.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,534,751.97/8,452.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,452.01

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