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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.80, 12,233.46 and 4,648.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.80, 12,233.46 and 4,648.14 is: 6,960.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.80 : 12,233.46 = 4,648.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.80/12,233.46 = 4,648.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.80x = 12,233.46 × 4,648.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.80x = 56,862,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,862,771.46/8,168.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,960.97

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