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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,492.70, 12,746.34 and 4,113.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,492.70, 12,746.34 and 4,113.06 is: 6,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,492.70 : 12,746.34 = 4,113.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,492.70/12,746.34 = 4,113.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,492.70x = 12,746.34 × 4,113.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,492.70x = 52,426,461.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,426,461.20/8,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,173.12

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