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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.54, 12,779.27 and 4,354.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.54, 12,779.27 and 4,354.53 is: 6,537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.54 : 12,779.27 = 4,354.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.54/12,779.27 = 4,354.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.54x = 12,779.27 × 4,354.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.54x = 55,647,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,647,714.59/8,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,537.91

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