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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.01, 12,712.64 and 2,631.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.01, 12,712.64 and 2,631.25 is: 3,946.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.01 : 12,712.64 = 2,631.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.01/12,712.64 = 2,631.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.01x = 12,712.64 × 2,631.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.01x = 33,450,134
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,450,134/8,475.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.91

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