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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,483.96, 12,733.77 and 6,114.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,483.96, 12,733.77 and 6,114.50 is: 9,177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,483.96 : 12,733.77 = 6,114.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,483.96/12,733.77 = 6,114.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,483.96x = 12,733.77 × 6,114.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,483.96x = 77,860,636.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,860,636.67/8,483.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,177.39

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