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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.22, 12,687.20 and 4,018.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.22, 12,687.20 and 4,018.14 is: 6,023.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.22 : 12,687.20 = 4,018.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.22/12,687.20 = 4,018.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.22x = 12,687.20 × 4,018.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.22x = 50,978,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,978,945.81/8,463.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.59

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