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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,454.41, 12,683.77 and 4,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,454.41, 12,683.77 and 4,947.37 is: 7,422.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,454.41 : 12,683.77 = 4,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,454.41/12,683.77 = 4,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,454.41x = 12,683.77 × 4,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,454.41x = 62,751,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,751,239.77/8,454.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,422.31

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