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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.55, 12,267.84 and 4,483.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.55, 12,267.84 and 4,483.44 is: 6,729.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.55 : 12,267.84 = 4,483.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.55/12,267.84 = 4,483.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.55x = 12,267.84 × 4,483.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.55x = 55,002,124.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,002,124.57/8,173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,729.28

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