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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,471.32, 12,709.62 and 3,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,471.32, 12,709.62 and 3,795.28 is: 5,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,471.32 : 12,709.62 = 3,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,471.32/12,709.62 = 3,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,471.32x = 12,709.62 × 3,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,471.32x = 48,236,566.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,236,566.59/8,471.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,694.10

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