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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,541.29, 12,804.32 and 4,594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,541.29, 12,804.32 and 4,594.67 is: 6,887.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,541.29 : 12,804.32 = 4,594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,541.29/12,804.32 = 4,594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,541.29x = 12,804.32 × 4,594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,541.29x = 58,831,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,831,624.97/8,541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,887.91

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