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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.39, 12,704.24 and 4,073.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.39, 12,704.24 and 4,073.52 is: 6,110.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.39 : 12,704.24 = 4,073.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.39/12,704.24 = 4,073.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.39x = 12,704.24 × 4,073.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.39x = 51,751,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,751,033.55/8,469.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,110.36

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