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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,498.70, 12,743.67 and 3,814.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,498.70, 12,743.67 and 3,814.70 is: 5,720.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,498.70 : 12,743.67 = 3,814.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,498.70/12,743.67 = 3,814.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,498.70x = 12,743.67 × 3,814.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,498.70x = 48,613,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,613,223.77/8,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,720.08

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