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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.46, 12,714.73 and 6,151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.46, 12,714.73 and 6,151.47 is: 9,219.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.46 : 12,714.73 = 6,151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.46/12,714.73 = 6,151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.46x = 12,714.73 × 6,151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.46x = 78,214,280.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,214,280.15/8,483.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,219.62

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