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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.48, 12,977.09 and 4,484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.48, 12,977.09 and 4,484.14 is: 6,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.48 : 12,977.09 = 4,484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.48/12,977.09 = 4,484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.48x = 12,977.09 × 4,484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.48x = 58,191,148.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191,148.52/8,654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,723.82

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