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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,194.77, 12,271.96 and 4,676.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,194.77, 12,271.96 and 4,676.08 is: 7,002.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,194.77 : 12,271.96 = 4,676.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,194.77/12,271.96 = 4,676.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,194.77x = 12,271.96 × 4,676.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,194.77x = 57,384,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,384,666.72/8,194.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.60

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