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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,612.59, 12,913.01 and 4,385.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,612.59, 12,913.01 and 4,385.45 is: 6,575.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,612.59 : 12,913.01 = 4,385.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,612.59/12,913.01 = 4,385.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,612.59x = 12,913.01 × 4,385.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,612.59x = 56,629,402.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,629,402.95/8,612.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,575.19

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