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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.05, 12,233.83 and 4,648.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.05, 12,233.83 and 4,648.39 is: 6,961.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.05 : 12,233.83 = 4,648.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.05/12,233.83 = 4,648.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.05x = 12,233.83 × 4,648.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.05x = 56,867,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,867,551.86/8,169.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,961.35

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