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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.92, 12,710.54 and 4,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.92, 12,710.54 and 4,034.78 is: 6,052.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.92 : 12,710.54 = 4,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.92/12,710.54 = 4,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.92x = 12,710.54 × 4,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.92x = 51,284,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,284,232.58/8,473.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,052.01

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