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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,275.01, 12,414.33 and 4,582.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,275.01, 12,414.33 and 4,582.62 is: 6,874.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,275.01 : 12,414.33 = 4,582.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,275.01/12,414.33 = 4,582.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,275.01x = 12,414.33 × 4,582.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,275.01x = 56,890,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,890,156.94/8,275.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.94

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