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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.55, 12,715.39 and 2,931.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.55, 12,715.39 and 2,931.67 is: 4,396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.55 : 12,715.39 = 2,931.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.55/12,715.39 = 2,931.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.55x = 12,715.39 × 2,931.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.55x = 37,277,327.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,277,327.40/8,478.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.66

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