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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.73, 12,677.94 and 3,522.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.73, 12,677.94 and 3,522.09 is: 5,282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.73 : 12,677.94 = 3,522.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.73/12,677.94 = 3,522.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.73x = 12,677.94 × 3,522.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.73x = 44,652,845.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,652,845.69/8,453.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,282.03

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