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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,496.28, 12,744.83 and 4,545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,496.28, 12,744.83 and 4,545.91 is: 6,819.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,496.28 : 12,744.83 = 4,545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,496.28/12,744.83 = 4,545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,496.28x = 12,744.83 × 4,545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,496.28x = 57,936,850.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,936,850.15/8,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,819.08

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