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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.76, 12,618.78 and 4,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.76, 12,618.78 and 4,524.76 is: 6,786.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.76 : 12,618.78 = 4,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.76/12,618.78 = 4,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.76x = 12,618.78 × 4,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.76x = 57,096,950.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,096,950.99/8,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,786.95

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