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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,184.60, 12,276.90 and 4,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,184.60, 12,276.90 and 4,674.60 is: 7,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,184.60 : 12,276.90 = 4,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,184.60/12,276.90 = 4,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,184.60x = 12,276.90 × 4,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,184.60x = 57,389,596.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,389,596.74/8,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,011.90

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