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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,252.70, 12,382.47 and 4,554.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,252.70, 12,382.47 and 4,554.60 is: 6,833.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,252.70 : 12,382.47 = 4,554.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,252.70/12,382.47 = 4,554.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,252.70x = 12,382.47 × 4,554.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,252.70x = 56,397,197.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,397,197.86/8,252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.79

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