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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.64, 12,711.84 and 2,928.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.64, 12,711.84 and 2,928.56 is: 4,391.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.64 : 12,711.84 = 2,928.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.64/12,711.84 = 2,928.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.64x = 12,711.84 × 2,928.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.64x = 37,227,386.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,227,386.15/8,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.76

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