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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,544.64, 12,818.70 and 4,848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,544.64, 12,818.70 and 4,848.64 is: 7,273.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,544.64 : 12,818.70 = 4,848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,544.64/12,818.70 = 4,848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,544.64x = 12,818.70 × 4,848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,544.64x = 62,153,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,153,261.57/8,544.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,273.95

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