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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,472.56, 12,708.85 and 2,316.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,472.56, 12,708.85 and 2,316.56 is: 3,474.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,472.56 : 12,708.85 = 2,316.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,472.56/12,708.85 = 2,316.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,472.56x = 12,708.85 × 2,316.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,472.56x = 29,440,839.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,440,839.54/8,472.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,474.84

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