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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,168.83, 12,233.50 and 4,648.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,168.83, 12,233.50 and 4,648.17 is: 6,961.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,168.83 : 12,233.50 = 4,648.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,168.83/12,233.50 = 4,648.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,168.83x = 12,233.50 × 4,648.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,168.83x = 56,863,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,863,399.32/8,168.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.02

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