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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,411.58, 12,617.37 and 4,540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,411.58, 12,617.37 and 4,540.59 is: 6,810.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,411.58 : 12,617.37 = 4,540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,411.58/12,617.37 = 4,540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,411.58x = 12,617.37 × 4,540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,411.58x = 57,290,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,290,304.05/8,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,810.89

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