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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.12, 12,713.09 and 2,630.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.12, 12,713.09 and 2,630.97 is: 3,946.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.12 : 12,713.09 = 2,630.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.12/12,713.09 = 2,630.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.12x = 12,713.09 × 2,630.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.12x = 33,447,745.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,447,745.24/8,475.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.58

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