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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.47, 12,713.14 and 2,552.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.47, 12,713.14 and 2,552.33 is: 3,828.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.47 : 12,713.14 = 2,552.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.47/12,713.14 = 2,552.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.47x = 12,713.14 × 2,552.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.47x = 32,448,128.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,448,128.62/8,475.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.48

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