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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,441.69, 12,651.52 and 4,541.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,441.69, 12,651.52 and 4,541.51 is: 6,806.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,441.69 : 12,651.52 = 4,541.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,441.69/12,651.52 = 4,541.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,441.69x = 12,651.52 × 4,541.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,441.69x = 57,457,004.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,457,004.60/8,441.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,806.34

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