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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,134.83, 12,203.91 and 4,626.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,134.83, 12,203.91 and 4,626.45 is: 6,940.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,134.83 : 12,203.91 = 4,626.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,134.83/12,203.91 = 4,626.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,134.83x = 12,203.91 × 4,626.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,134.83x = 56,460,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,460,779.42/8,134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,940.62

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