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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.62, 12,715.92 and 3,794.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.62, 12,715.92 and 3,794.59 is: 5,693.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.62 : 12,715.92 = 3,794.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.62/12,715.92 = 3,794.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.62x = 12,715.92 × 3,794.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.62x = 48,251,702.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251,702.87/8,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,693.00

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