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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.91, 12,712.23 and 2,631.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.91, 12,712.23 and 2,631.53 is: 3,947.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.91 : 12,712.23 = 2,631.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.91/12,712.23 = 2,631.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.91x = 12,712.23 × 2,631.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.91x = 33,452,589.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452,589.41/8,474.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.25

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