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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.54, 12,954.98 and 4,941.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.54, 12,954.98 and 4,941.52 is: 7,400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.54 : 12,954.98 = 4,941.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.54/12,954.98 = 4,941.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.54x = 12,954.98 × 4,941.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.54x = 64,017,292.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,017,292.77/8,650.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.38

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