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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,533.48, 12,796.46 and 4,314.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,533.48, 12,796.46 and 4,314.13 is: 6,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,533.48 : 12,796.46 = 4,314.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,533.48/12,796.46 = 4,314.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,533.48x = 12,796.46 × 4,314.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,533.48x = 55,205,570.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,205,570.41/8,533.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,469.30

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