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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.08, 12,707.70 and 3,274.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.08, 12,707.70 and 3,274.88 is: 4,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.08 : 12,707.70 = 3,274.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.08/12,707.70 = 3,274.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.08x = 12,707.70 × 3,274.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.08x = 41,616,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,616,192.58/8,475.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,910.42

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