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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,445.76, 12,674.08 and 4,552.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,445.76, 12,674.08 and 4,552.88 is: 6,832.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,445.76 : 12,674.08 = 4,552.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,445.76/12,674.08 = 4,552.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,445.76x = 12,674.08 × 4,552.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,445.76x = 57,703,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,703,565.35/8,445.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.25

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