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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,446.26, 12,674.83 and 4,553.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,446.26, 12,674.83 and 4,553.38 is: 6,833.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,446.26 : 12,674.83 = 4,553.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,446.26/12,674.83 = 4,553.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,446.26x = 12,674.83 × 4,553.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,446.26x = 57,713,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,713,317.43/8,446.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,833.00

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