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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.06, 12,714.10 and 2,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.06, 12,714.10 and 2,320.06 is: 3,480.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.06 : 12,714.10 = 2,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.06/12,714.10 = 2,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.06x = 12,714.10 × 2,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.06x = 29,497,474.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,497,474.85/8,476.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,480.09

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