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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,310.65, 12,473.25 and 4,617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,310.65, 12,473.25 and 4,617.05 is: 6,929.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,310.65 : 12,473.25 = 4,617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,310.65/12,473.25 = 4,617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,310.65x = 12,473.25 × 4,617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,310.65x = 57,589,556.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,589,556.55/8,310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,929.61

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