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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,568.93, 12,838.73 and 4,676.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,568.93, 12,838.73 and 4,676.07 is: 7,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,568.93 : 12,838.73 = 4,676.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,568.93/12,838.73 = 4,676.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,568.93x = 12,838.73 × 4,676.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,568.93x = 60,034,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,034,776.81/8,568.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,006.10

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