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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,971.79, 13,482.27 and 8,462.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,971.79, 13,482.27 and 8,462.28 is: 12,716.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,971.79 : 13,482.27 = 8,462.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,971.79/13,482.27 = 8,462.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,971.79x = 13,482.27 × 8,462.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,971.79x = 114,090,743.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,090,743.78/8,971.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,716.62

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