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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.32, 12,713.69 and 2,926.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.32, 12,713.69 and 2,926.41 is: 4,389.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.32 : 12,713.69 = 2,926.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.32/12,713.69 = 2,926.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.32x = 12,713.69 × 2,926.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.32x = 37,205,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205,486.71/8,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.86

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