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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,514.24, 12,767.41 and 4,712.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,514.24, 12,767.41 and 4,712.33 is: 7,066.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,514.24 : 12,767.41 = 4,712.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,514.24/12,767.41 = 4,712.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,514.24x = 12,767.41 × 4,712.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,514.24x = 60,164,173.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,164,173.55/8,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,066.30

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