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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.19, 12,714.59 and 2,632.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.19, 12,714.59 and 2,632.65 is: 3,949.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.19 : 12,714.59 = 2,632.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.19/12,714.59 = 2,632.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.19x = 12,714.59 × 2,632.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.19x = 33,473,065.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,473,065.36/8,476.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.07

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