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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,468.83, 12,711.12 and 4,311.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,468.83, 12,711.12 and 4,311.95 is: 6,471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,468.83 : 12,711.12 = 4,311.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,468.83/12,711.12 = 4,311.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,468.83x = 12,711.12 × 4,311.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,468.83x = 54,809,650.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,809,650.33/8,468.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,471.93

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