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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.64, 12,684.24 and 4,553.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.64, 12,684.24 and 4,553.52 is: 6,832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.64 : 12,684.24 = 4,553.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.64/12,684.24 = 4,553.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.64x = 12,684.24 × 4,553.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.64x = 57,757,940.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,757,940.52/8,453.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,832.32

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