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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,375.79, 12,565.30 and 4,484.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,375.79, 12,565.30 and 4,484.55 is: 6,727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,375.79 : 12,565.30 = 4,484.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,375.79/12,565.30 = 4,484.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,375.79x = 12,565.30 × 4,484.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,375.79x = 56,349,716.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,349,716.12/8,375.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,727.69

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