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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,435.54, 12,651.94 and 3,754.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,435.54, 12,651.94 and 3,754.45 is: 5,631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,435.54 : 12,651.94 = 3,754.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,435.54/12,651.94 = 3,754.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,435.54x = 12,651.94 × 3,754.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,435.54x = 47,500,994.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,500,994.10/8,435.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,631.06

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