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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,453.84, 12,682.68 and 4,558.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,453.84, 12,682.68 and 4,558.16 is: 6,838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,453.84 : 12,682.68 = 4,558.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,453.84/12,682.68 = 4,558.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,453.84x = 12,682.68 × 4,558.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,453.84x = 57,809,684.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,809,684.67/8,453.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,838.28

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