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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,480.72, 12,716.97 and 2,932.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,480.72, 12,716.97 and 2,932.11 is: 4,396.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,480.72 : 12,716.97 = 2,932.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,480.72/12,716.97 = 2,932.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,480.72x = 12,716.97 × 2,932.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,480.72x = 37,287,554.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,287,554.91/8,480.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.75

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