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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.08, 12,706.20 and 3,273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.08, 12,706.20 and 3,273.88 is: 4,908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.08 : 12,706.20 = 3,273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.08/12,706.20 = 3,273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.08x = 12,706.20 × 3,273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.08x = 41,598,574.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,598,574.06/8,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.92

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