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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,452.45, 12,674.98 and 4,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,452.45, 12,674.98 and 4,011.39 is: 6,015.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,452.45 : 12,674.98 = 4,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,452.45/12,674.98 = 4,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,452.45x = 12,674.98 × 4,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,452.45x = 50,844,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,844,204.59/8,452.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,015.32

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