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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,430.75, 12,646.13 and 2,274.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,430.75, 12,646.13 and 2,274.75 is: 3,412.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,430.75 : 12,646.13 = 2,274.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,430.75/12,646.13 = 2,274.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,430.75x = 12,646.13 × 2,274.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,430.75x = 28,766,772.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,766,772.84/8,430.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.13

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