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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,422.77, 12,634.16 and 4,727.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,422.77, 12,634.16 and 4,727.60 is: 7,091.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,422.77 : 12,634.16 = 4,727.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,422.77/12,634.16 = 4,727.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,422.77x = 12,634.16 × 4,727.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,422.77x = 59,729,254.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,729,254.82/8,422.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,091.40

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