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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.51, 12,712.95 and 3,554.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.51, 12,712.95 and 3,554.28 is: 5,327.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.51 : 12,712.95 = 3,554.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.51/12,712.95 = 3,554.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.51x = 12,712.95 × 3,554.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.51x = 45,185,383.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185,383.93/8,481.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,327.52

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