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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.60, 12,709.94 and 3,210.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.60, 12,709.94 and 3,210.22 is: 4,814.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.60 : 12,709.94 = 3,210.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.60/12,709.94 = 3,210.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.60x = 12,709.94 × 3,210.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.60x = 40,801,703.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,801,703.59/8,474.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.59

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