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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.08, 12,681.12 and 4,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.08, 12,681.12 and 4,583 is: 6,874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.08 : 12,681.12 = 4,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.08/12,681.12 = 4,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.08x = 12,681.12 × 4,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.08x = 58,117,572.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,117,572.96/8,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,874.50

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