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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.59, 12,714.85 and 2,852.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.59, 12,714.85 and 2,852.72 is: 4,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.59 : 12,714.85 = 2,852.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.59/12,714.85 = 2,852.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.59x = 12,714.85 × 2,852.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.59x = 36,271,945.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,271,945.81/8,475.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,279.58

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