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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,362.04, 12,526.79 and 4,653

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,362.04, 12,526.79 and 4,653 is: 6,970.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,362.04 : 12,526.79 = 4,653 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,362.04/12,526.79 = 4,653/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,362.04x = 12,526.79 × 4,653
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,362.04x = 58,287,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,287,130.61/8,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,970.45

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