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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,169.73, 12,235.15 and 4,699.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,169.73, 12,235.15 and 4,699.69 is: 7,038.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,169.73 : 12,235.15 = 4,699.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,169.73/12,235.15 = 4,699.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,169.73x = 12,235.15 × 4,699.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,169.73x = 57,501,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,501,387.39/8,169.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,038.35

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