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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,472.86, 12,706.36 and 3,473.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,472.86, 12,706.36 and 3,473.81 is: 5,209.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,472.86 : 12,706.36 = 3,473.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,472.86/12,706.36 = 3,473.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,472.86x = 12,706.36 × 3,473.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,472.86x = 44,139,551.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139,551.22/8,472.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.52

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