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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.52, 12,711.06 and 2,926.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.52, 12,711.06 and 2,926.10 is: 4,389.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.52 : 12,711.06 = 2,926.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.52/12,711.06 = 2,926.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.52x = 12,711.06 × 2,926.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.52x = 37,193,832.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193,832.67/8,473.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.42

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