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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,370.14, 12,557.63 and 4,675.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,370.14, 12,557.63 and 4,675.12 is: 7,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,370.14 : 12,557.63 = 4,675.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,370.14/12,557.63 = 4,675.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,370.14x = 12,557.63 × 4,675.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,370.14x = 58,708,407.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,708,407.46/8,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,014.03

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