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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.22, 12,711.27 and 2,551.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.22, 12,711.27 and 2,551.08 is: 3,826.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.22 : 12,711.27 = 2,551.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.22/12,711.27 = 2,551.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.22x = 12,711.27 × 2,551.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.22x = 32,427,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,427,466.67/8,474.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.60

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