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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,317.89, 12,473.19 and 4,567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,317.89, 12,473.19 and 4,567.19 is: 6,848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,317.89 : 12,473.19 = 4,567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,317.89/12,473.19 = 4,567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,317.89x = 12,473.19 × 4,567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,317.89x = 56,967,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,967,366.27/8,317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,848.78

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