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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,552.13, 12,804.54 and 4,383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,552.13, 12,804.54 and 4,383.15 is: 6,562.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,552.13 : 12,804.54 = 4,383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,552.13/12,804.54 = 4,383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,552.13x = 12,804.54 × 4,383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,552.13x = 56,124,219.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,124,219.50/8,552.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,562.60

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