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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,386.19, 12,573.77 and 4,688.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,386.19, 12,573.77 and 4,688.81 is: 7,030.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,386.19 : 12,573.77 = 4,688.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,386.19/12,573.77 = 4,688.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,386.19x = 12,573.77 × 4,688.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,386.19x = 58,955,955.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,955,955.64/8,386.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,030.13

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