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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,493.98, 12,748.44 and 4,114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,493.98, 12,748.44 and 4,114.70 is: 6,175.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,493.98 : 12,748.44 = 4,114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,493.98/12,748.44 = 4,114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,493.98x = 12,748.44 × 4,114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,493.98x = 52,456,006.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,456,006.07/8,493.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,175.67

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