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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.26, 12,699.46 and 6,141.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.26, 12,699.46 and 6,141.26 is: 9,204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.26 : 12,699.46 = 6,141.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.26/12,699.46 = 6,141.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.26x = 12,699.46 × 6,141.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.26x = 77,990,657.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,990,657.44/8,473.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,204.33

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