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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.51, 12,673.71 and 4,552.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.51, 12,673.71 and 4,552.63 is: 6,831.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.51 : 12,673.71 = 4,552.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.51/12,673.71 = 4,552.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.51x = 12,673.71 × 4,552.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.51x = 57,698,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,698,689.59/8,445.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.88

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