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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,450.15, 12,613.34 and 7,452.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,450.15, 12,613.34 and 7,452.60 is: 11,124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,450.15 : 12,613.34 = 7,452.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,450.15/12,613.34 = 7,452.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,450.15x = 12,613.34 × 7,452.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,450.15x = 94,002,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,002,187.72/8,450.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,124.32

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