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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,373.31, 12,554.46 and 4,675.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,373.31, 12,554.46 and 4,675.93 is: 7,010.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,373.31 : 12,554.46 = 4,675.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,373.31/12,554.46 = 4,675.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,373.31x = 12,554.46 × 4,675.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,373.31x = 58,703,744.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,703,744.76/8,373.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,010.82

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