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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.13, 12,709.73 and 4,727.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.13, 12,709.73 and 4,727.22 is: 7,090.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.13 : 12,709.73 = 4,727.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.13/12,709.73 = 4,727.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.13x = 12,709.73 × 4,727.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.13x = 60,081,689.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,081,689.85/8,473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,090.85

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