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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.15, 12,695.70 and 4,771.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.15, 12,695.70 and 4,771.83 is: 7,148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.15 : 12,695.70 = 4,771.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.15/12,695.70 = 4,771.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.15x = 12,695.70 × 4,771.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.15x = 60,581,722.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,581,722.13/8,475.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,148.16

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