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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,554.14, 12,822.48 and 4,848.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,554.14, 12,822.48 and 4,848.54 is: 7,267.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,554.14 : 12,822.48 = 4,848.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,554.14/12,822.48 = 4,848.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,554.14x = 12,822.48 × 4,848.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,554.14x = 62,170,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,170,307.18/8,554.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,267.86

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