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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.13, 12,253.73 and 4,662.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.13, 12,253.73 and 4,662.09 is: 6,994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.13 : 12,253.73 = 4,662.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.13/12,253.73 = 4,662.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.13x = 12,253.73 × 4,662.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.13x = 57,127,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,127,992.10/8,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.01

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