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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,353.63, 12,526.53 and 4,844.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,353.63, 12,526.53 and 4,844.63 is: 7,264.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,353.63 : 12,526.53 = 4,844.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,353.63/12,526.53 = 4,844.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,353.63x = 12,526.53 × 4,844.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,353.63x = 60,686,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686,403.03/8,353.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,264.67

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