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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,374.31, 12,555.96 and 4,676.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,374.31, 12,555.96 and 4,676.93 is: 7,012.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,374.31 : 12,555.96 = 4,676.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,374.31/12,555.96 = 4,676.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,374.31x = 12,555.96 × 4,676.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,374.31x = 58,723,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,723,346.00/8,374.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,012.32

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