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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.33, 12,708.23 and 3,476.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.33, 12,708.23 and 3,476.33 is: 5,212.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.33 : 12,708.23 = 3,476.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.33/12,708.23 = 3,476.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.33x = 12,708.23 × 3,476.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.33x = 44,177,920.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,177,920.27/8,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.53

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