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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.28, 12,710.73 and 3,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.28, 12,710.73 and 3,279.56 is: 4,919.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.28 : 12,710.73 = 3,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.28/12,710.73 = 3,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.28x = 12,710.73 × 3,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.28x = 41,685,601.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685,601.68/8,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,919.65

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