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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,413.43, 12,603.97 and 4,704.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,413.43, 12,603.97 and 4,704.41 is: 7,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,413.43 : 12,603.97 = 4,704.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,413.43/12,603.97 = 4,704.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,413.43x = 12,603.97 × 4,704.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,413.43x = 59,294,242.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,294,242.51/8,413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,047.57

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