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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,778.97, 52,168.46 and 8,483.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,778.97, 52,168.46 and 8,483.54 is: 12,725.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,778.97 : 52,168.46 = 8,483.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,778.97/52,168.46 = 8,483.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,778.97x = 52,168.46 × 8,483.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,778.97x = 442,572,913.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,572,913.89/34,778.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,725.30

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