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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.13, 12,754.59 and 4,805.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.13, 12,754.59 and 4,805.14 is: 7,198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.13 : 12,754.59 = 4,805.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.13/12,754.59 = 4,805.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.13x = 12,754.59 × 4,805.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.13x = 61,287,540.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,287,540.69/8,514.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.33

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