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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.35, 12,709.92 and 2,629.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.35, 12,709.92 and 2,629.98 is: 3,944.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.35 : 12,709.92 = 2,629.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.35/12,709.92 = 2,629.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.35x = 12,709.92 × 2,629.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.35x = 33,426,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,426,835.40/8,473.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.94

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