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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.10, 12,707.50 and 3,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.10, 12,707.50 and 3,794.24 is: 5,689.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.10 : 12,707.50 = 3,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.10/12,707.50 = 3,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.10x = 12,707.50 × 3,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.10x = 48,215,304.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,215,304.80/8,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,689.05

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