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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,470.46, 12,706.52 and 2,923.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,470.46, 12,706.52 and 2,923.07 is: 4,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,470.46 : 12,706.52 = 2,923.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,470.46/12,706.52 = 2,923.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,470.46x = 12,706.52 × 2,923.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,470.46x = 37,142,047.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,142,047.42/8,470.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,384.89

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