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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,548.56, 12,789.12 and 6,474.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,548.56, 12,789.12 and 6,474.56 is: 9,686.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,548.56 : 12,789.12 = 6,474.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,548.56/12,789.12 = 6,474.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,548.56x = 12,789.12 × 6,474.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,548.56x = 82,803,892.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,803,892.41/8,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,686.30

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