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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,187.93, 12,273.15 and 4,670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,187.93, 12,273.15 and 4,670.36 is: 7,000.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,187.93 : 12,273.15 = 4,670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,187.93/12,273.15 = 4,670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,187.93x = 12,273.15 × 4,670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,187.93x = 57,320,028.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,320,028.83/8,187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,000.55

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