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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473, 12,710.38 and 2,317

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473, 12,710.38 and 2,317 is: 3,475.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473 : 12,710.38 = 2,317 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473/12,710.38 = 2,317/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473x = 12,710.38 × 2,317
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473x = 29,449,950.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,449,950.46/8,473
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,475.74

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