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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,177.33, 12,265.83 and 4,659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,177.33, 12,265.83 and 4,659.84 is: 6,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,177.33 : 12,265.83 = 4,659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,177.33/12,265.83 = 4,659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,177.33x = 12,265.83 × 4,659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,177.33x = 57,156,805.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,156,805.27/8,177.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,989.66

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