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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.08, 12,714.68 and 2,929.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.08, 12,714.68 and 2,929.96 is: 4,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.08 : 12,714.68 = 2,929.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.08/12,714.68 = 2,929.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.08x = 12,714.68 × 2,929.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.08x = 37,253,503.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,253,503.81/8,476.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.13

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