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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,191.68, 12,275.77 and 4,674.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,191.68, 12,275.77 and 4,674.39 is: 7,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,191.68 : 12,275.77 = 4,674.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,191.68/12,275.77 = 4,674.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,191.68x = 12,275.77 × 4,674.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,191.68x = 57,381,736.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,381,736.53/8,191.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,004.88

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