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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,264.74, 12,404.04 and 4,517.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,264.74, 12,404.04 and 4,517.48 is: 6,780.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,264.74 : 12,404.04 = 4,517.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,264.74/12,404.04 = 4,517.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,264.74x = 12,404.04 × 4,517.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,264.74x = 56,035,002.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,035,002.62/8,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,780.01

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