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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,208.63, 12,300.93 and 4,687.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,208.63, 12,300.93 and 4,687.74 is: 7,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,208.63 : 12,300.93 = 4,687.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,208.63/12,300.93 = 4,687.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,208.63x = 12,300.93 × 4,687.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,208.63x = 57,663,561.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663,561.60/8,208.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,024.75

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