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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,348.54, 12,527.43 and 4,652.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,348.54, 12,527.43 and 4,652.85 is: 6,981.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,348.54 : 12,527.43 = 4,652.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,348.54/12,527.43 = 4,652.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,348.54x = 12,527.43 × 4,652.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,348.54x = 58,288,289.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,288,289.59/8,348.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,981.85

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