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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,472, 12,708.06 and 3,477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,472, 12,708.06 and 3,477.12 is: 5,215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,472 : 12,708.06 = 3,477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,472/12,708.06 = 3,477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,472x = 12,708.06 × 3,477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,472x = 44,187,449.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,449.59/8,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.70

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