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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,173.90, 12,263.18 and 4,015.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,173.90, 12,263.18 and 4,015.11 is: 6,023.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,173.90 : 12,263.18 = 4,015.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,173.90/12,263.18 = 4,015.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,173.90x = 12,263.18 × 4,015.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,173.90x = 49,238,016.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,238,016.65/8,173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.81

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