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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.32, 12,754.87 and 4,805.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.32, 12,754.87 and 4,805.33 is: 7,198.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.32 : 12,754.87 = 4,805.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.32/12,754.87 = 4,805.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.32x = 12,754.87 × 4,805.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.32x = 61,291,283.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,291,283.67/8,514.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,198.62

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