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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.66, 12,615.57 and 7,454.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.66, 12,615.57 and 7,454.12 is: 11,126.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.66 : 12,615.57 = 7,454.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.66/12,615.57 = 7,454.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.66x = 12,615.57 × 7,454.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.66x = 94,037,909.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,037,909.57/8,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,126.56

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