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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,351.73, 12,527.99 and 4,651.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,351.73, 12,527.99 and 4,651.17 is: 6,976.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,351.73 : 12,527.99 = 4,651.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,351.73/12,527.99 = 4,651.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,351.73x = 12,527.99 × 4,651.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,351.73x = 58,269,811.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,269,811.25/8,351.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,976.97

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