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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.28, 12,716.46 and 4,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.28, 12,716.46 and 4,033.14 is: 6,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.28 : 12,716.46 = 4,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.28/12,716.46 = 4,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.28x = 12,716.46 × 4,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.28x = 51,287,263.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287,263.48/8,483.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,045.69

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