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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.01, 12,545.66 and 4,854.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.01, 12,545.66 and 4,854.66 is: 7,282.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.01 : 12,545.66 = 4,854.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.01/12,545.66 = 4,854.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.01x = 12,545.66 × 4,854.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.01x = 60,904,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,904,972.96/8,363.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,282.66

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