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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.97, 12,708.92 and 4,029.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.97, 12,708.92 and 4,029.68 is: 6,043.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.97 : 12,708.92 = 4,029.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.97/12,708.92 = 4,029.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.97x = 12,708.92 × 4,029.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.97x = 51,212,922.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,212,922.59/8,473.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,043.56

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