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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,449.76, 12,680.08 and 4,556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,449.76, 12,680.08 and 4,556.88 is: 6,838.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,449.76 : 12,680.08 = 4,556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,449.76/12,680.08 = 4,556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,449.76x = 12,680.08 × 4,556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,449.76x = 57,781,602.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,781,602.95/8,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.25

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