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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.75, 12,695.00 and 2,915.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.75, 12,695.00 and 2,915.42 is: 4,373.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.75 : 12,695.00 = 2,915.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.75/12,695.00 = 2,915.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.75x = 12,695.00 × 2,915.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.75x = 37,011,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011,178.85/8,462.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.42

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