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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.32, 12,714.20 and 2,632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.32, 12,714.20 and 2,632.44 is: 3,949.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.32 : 12,714.20 = 2,632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.32/12,714.20 = 2,632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.32x = 12,714.20 × 2,632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.32x = 33,469,368.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,469,368.65/8,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.04

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