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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,471.79, 12,708.06 and 2,628.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,471.79, 12,708.06 and 2,628.27 is: 3,942.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,471.79 : 12,708.06 = 2,628.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,471.79/12,708.06 = 2,628.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,471.79x = 12,708.06 × 2,628.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,471.79x = 33,400,212.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,400,212.86/8,471.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.52

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