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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,255.86, 12,382.45 and 2,632.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,255.86, 12,382.45 and 2,632.79 is: 3,948.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,255.86 : 12,382.45 = 2,632.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,255.86/12,382.45 = 2,632.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,255.86x = 12,382.45 × 2,632.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,255.86x = 32,600,360.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,600,360.07/8,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.76

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