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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475, 12,713.22 and 2,319

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475, 12,713.22 and 2,319 is: 3,478.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475 : 12,713.22 = 2,319 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475/12,713.22 = 2,319/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475x = 12,713.22 × 2,319
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475x = 29,481,957.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,481,957.18/8,475
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,478.70

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