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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,363.84, 12,547.78 and 4,193.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,363.84, 12,547.78 and 4,193.48 is: 6,291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,363.84 : 12,547.78 = 4,193.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,363.84/12,547.78 = 4,193.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,363.84x = 12,547.78 × 4,193.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,363.84x = 52,618,885.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,618,885.36/8,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,291.24

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