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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.61, 12,233.18 and 4,647.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.61, 12,233.18 and 4,647.95 is: 6,960.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.61 : 12,233.18 = 4,647.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.61/12,233.18 = 4,647.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.61x = 12,233.18 × 4,647.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.61x = 56,859,179.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,859,179.16/8,168.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.69

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