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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.86, 12,712.86 and 2,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.86, 12,712.86 and 2,929.98 is: 4,394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.86 : 12,712.86 = 2,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.86/12,712.86 = 2,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.86x = 12,712.86 × 2,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.86x = 37,248,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,248,425.54/8,476.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,394.13

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