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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.01, 12,714.84 and 3,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.01, 12,714.84 and 3,278.88 is: 4,920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.01 : 12,714.84 = 3,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.01/12,714.84 = 3,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.01x = 12,714.84 × 3,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.01x = 41,690,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,690,434.58/8,473.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,920.38

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