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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,263.55, 12,374.19 and 4,561.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,263.55, 12,374.19 and 4,561.67 is: 6,830.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,263.55 : 12,374.19 = 4,561.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,263.55/12,374.19 = 4,561.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,263.55x = 12,374.19 × 4,561.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,263.55x = 56,446,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,446,971.30/8,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,830.84

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