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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.22, 12,708.36 and 4,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.22, 12,708.36 and 4,774.14 is: 7,151.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.22 : 12,708.36 = 4,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.22/12,708.36 = 4,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.22x = 12,708.36 × 4,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.22x = 60,671,489.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,671,489.81/8,483.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,151.94

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