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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479.40, 12,723.74 and 3,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479.40, 12,723.74 and 3,285.48 is: 4,930.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479.40 : 12,723.74 = 3,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479.40/12,723.74 = 3,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479.40x = 12,723.74 × 3,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479.40x = 41,803,593.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,803,593.30/8,479.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,930.02

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