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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.47, 12,700.39 and 2,920.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.47, 12,700.39 and 2,920.05 is: 4,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.47 : 12,700.39 = 2,920.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.47/12,700.39 = 2,920.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.47x = 12,700.39 × 2,920.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.47x = 37,085,695.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,085,695.72/8,467.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.79

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