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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,354.95, 12,516.27 and 4,645.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,354.95, 12,516.27 and 4,645.96 is: 6,959.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,354.95 : 12,516.27 = 4,645.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,354.95/12,516.27 = 4,645.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,354.95x = 12,516.27 × 4,645.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,354.95x = 58,150,067.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,150,067.19/8,354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,959.96

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