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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.54, 12,955.04 and 5,128.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.54, 12,955.04 and 5,128.62 is: 7,685.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.54 : 12,955.04 = 5,128.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.54/12,955.04 = 5,128.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.54x = 12,955.04 × 5,128.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.54x = 66,441,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,441,422.25/8,645.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,685.06

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