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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.69, 11,701.92 and 5,452.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.69, 11,701.92 and 5,452.16 is: 7,527.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.69 : 11,701.92 = 5,452.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.69/11,701.92 = 5,452.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.69x = 11,701.92 × 5,452.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.69x = 63,800,737.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,800,737.24/8,475.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.50

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