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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,212.73, 11,333.94 and 4,676.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,212.73, 11,333.94 and 4,676.69 is: 6,454.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,212.73 : 11,333.94 = 4,676.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,212.73/11,333.94 = 4,676.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,212.73x = 11,333.94 × 4,676.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,212.73x = 53,005,323.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,005,323.86/8,212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,454.04

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