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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.55, 12,673.46 and 3,526.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.55, 12,673.46 and 3,526.86 is: 5,287.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.55 : 12,673.46 = 3,526.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.55/12,673.46 = 3,526.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.55x = 12,673.46 × 3,526.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.55x = 44,697,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,697,501.50/8,453.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,287.42

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