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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,431.46, 12,640.13 and 4,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,431.46, 12,640.13 and 4,683.04 is: 7,020.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,431.46 : 12,640.13 = 4,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,431.46/12,640.13 = 4,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,431.46x = 12,640.13 × 4,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,431.46x = 59,194,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,194,147.78/8,431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,020.63

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