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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,451.95, 12,674.23 and 4,010.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,451.95, 12,674.23 and 4,010.89 is: 6,014.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,451.95 : 12,674.23 = 4,010.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,451.95/12,674.23 = 4,010.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,451.95x = 12,674.23 × 4,010.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,451.95x = 50,834,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,834,858.94/8,451.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.57

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