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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.02, 12,783.10 and 4,823.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.02, 12,783.10 and 4,823.48 is: 7,242.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.02 : 12,783.10 = 4,823.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.02/12,783.10 = 4,823.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.02x = 12,783.10 × 4,823.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.02x = 61,659,027.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,659,027.19/8,514.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,242.06

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