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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,531.08, 12,793.74 and 4,145.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,531.08, 12,793.74 and 4,145.74 is: 6,217.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,531.08 : 12,793.74 = 4,145.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,531.08/12,793.74 = 4,145.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,531.08x = 12,793.74 × 4,145.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,531.08x = 53,039,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,039,519.67/8,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,217.21

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