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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,472.85, 12,706.13 and 2,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,472.85, 12,706.13 and 2,924.69 is: 4,385.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,472.85 : 12,706.13 = 2,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,472.85/12,706.13 = 2,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,472.85x = 12,706.13 × 2,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,472.85x = 37,161,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,161,435.13/8,472.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,385.94

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