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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.02, 12,243.69 and 4,268.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.02, 12,243.69 and 4,268.01 is: 6,393.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.02 : 12,243.69 = 4,268.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.02/12,243.69 = 4,268.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.02x = 12,243.69 × 4,268.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.02x = 52,256,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,256,191.36/8,173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,393.74

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