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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,511.92, 12,775.78 and 4,354.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,511.92, 12,775.78 and 4,354.91 is: 6,536.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,511.92 : 12,775.78 = 4,354.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,511.92/12,775.78 = 4,354.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,511.92x = 12,775.78 × 4,354.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,511.92x = 55,637,308.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,637,308.20/8,511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,536.40

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