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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,475.53, 12,713.10 and 2,632.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,475.53, 12,713.10 and 2,632.11 is: 3,948.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,475.53 : 12,713.10 = 2,632.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,475.53/12,713.10 = 2,632.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,475.53x = 12,713.10 × 2,632.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,475.53x = 33,462,277.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,462,277.64/8,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,948.11

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