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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.63, 12,713.76 and 3,280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.63, 12,713.76 and 3,280.50 is: 4,921.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.63 : 12,713.76 = 3,280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.63/12,713.76 = 3,280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.63x = 12,713.76 × 3,280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.63x = 41,707,489.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,707,489.68/8,474.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.46

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