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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,152.92, 12,224.46 and 4,450.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,152.92, 12,224.46 and 4,450.01 is: 6,672.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,152.92 : 12,224.46 = 4,450.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,152.92/12,224.46 = 4,450.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,152.92x = 12,224.46 × 4,450.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,152.92x = 54,398,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398,908.12/8,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,672.32

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