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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.40, 12,260.10 and 4,707.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.40, 12,260.10 and 4,707.80 is: 7,061.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.40 : 12,260.10 = 4,707.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.40/12,260.10 = 4,707.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.40x = 12,260.10 × 4,707.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.40x = 57,718,098.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,718,098.78/8,173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,061.70

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