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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.41, 12,710.39 and 2,927.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.41, 12,710.39 and 2,927.07 is: 4,390.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.41 : 12,710.39 = 2,927.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.41/12,710.39 = 2,927.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.41x = 12,710.39 × 2,927.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.41x = 37,204,233.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,204,233.03/8,473.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,390.70

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