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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,274.51, 12,413.13 and 4,114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,274.51, 12,413.13 and 4,114.65 is: 6,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,274.51 : 12,413.13 = 4,114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,274.51/12,413.13 = 4,114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,274.51x = 12,413.13 × 4,114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,274.51x = 51,075,685.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,075,685.35/8,274.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,172.65

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