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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.32, 12,669.72 and 4,750.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.32, 12,669.72 and 4,750.52 is: 7,121.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.32 : 12,669.72 = 4,750.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.32/12,669.72 = 4,750.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.32x = 12,669.72 × 4,750.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.32x = 60,187,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,187,758.25/8,451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,121.70

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