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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,469.88, 12,700.15 and 2,918.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,469.88, 12,700.15 and 2,918.65 is: 4,376.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,469.88 : 12,700.15 = 2,918.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,469.88/12,700.15 = 2,918.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,469.88x = 12,700.15 × 2,918.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,469.88x = 37,067,292.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067,292.80/8,469.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.37

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