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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.18, 12,713.08 and 4,313.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.18, 12,713.08 and 4,313.18 is: 6,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.18 : 12,713.08 = 4,313.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.18/12,713.08 = 4,313.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.18x = 12,713.08 × 4,313.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.18x = 54,833,823.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,833,823.39/8,470.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,473.75

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