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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.11, 12,709.81 and 2,629.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.11, 12,709.81 and 2,629.56 is: 3,944.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.11 : 12,709.81 = 2,629.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.11/12,709.81 = 2,629.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.11x = 12,709.81 × 2,629.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.11x = 33,421,258.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,421,258.93/8,473.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.39

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