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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,460.68, 12,683.34 and 4,805

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,460.68, 12,683.34 and 4,805 is: 7,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,460.68 : 12,683.34 = 4,805 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,460.68/12,683.34 = 4,805/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,460.68x = 12,683.34 × 4,805
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,460.68x = 60,943,448.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,943,448.70/8,460.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,203.14

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