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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,512.54, 12,780.77 and 4,355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,512.54, 12,780.77 and 4,355.53 is: 6,539.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,512.54 : 12,780.77 = 4,355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,512.54/12,780.77 = 4,355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,512.54x = 12,780.77 × 4,355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,512.54x = 55,667,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,667,027.16/8,512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,539.41

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