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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,474.94, 12,714.30 and 2,631.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,474.94, 12,714.30 and 2,631.60 is: 3,947.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,474.94 : 12,714.30 = 2,631.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,474.94/12,714.30 = 2,631.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,474.94x = 12,714.30 × 2,631.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,474.94x = 33,458,951.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458,951.88/8,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,947.99

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