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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,520.12, 12,783.42 and 2,974.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,520.12, 12,783.42 and 2,974.05 is: 4,462.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,520.12 : 12,783.42 = 2,974.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,520.12/12,783.42 = 2,974.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,520.12x = 12,783.42 × 2,974.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,520.12x = 38,018,530.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,018,530.25/8,520.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.21

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