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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,371.17, 12,559.04 and 4,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,371.17, 12,559.04 and 4,676.06 is: 7,015.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,371.17 : 12,559.04 = 4,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,371.17/12,559.04 = 4,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,371.17x = 12,559.04 × 4,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,371.17x = 58,726,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,726,738.41/8,371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,015.36

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