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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.23, 12,974.24 and 4,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.23, 12,974.24 and 4,488.08 is: 6,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.23 : 12,974.24 = 4,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.23/12,974.24 = 4,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.23x = 12,974.24 × 4,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.23x = 58,229,373.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,229,373.41/8,652.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.99

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