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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,448.59, 12,676.46 and 4,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,448.59, 12,676.46 and 4,548.44 is: 6,824.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,448.59 : 12,676.46 = 4,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,448.59/12,676.46 = 4,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,448.59x = 12,676.46 × 4,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,448.59x = 57,658,117.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,658,117.72/8,448.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,824.58

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