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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.27, 12,714.23 and 2,632.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.27, 12,714.23 and 2,632.86 is: 3,949.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.27 : 12,714.23 = 2,632.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.27/12,714.23 = 2,632.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.27x = 12,714.23 × 2,632.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.27x = 33,474,794.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,474,794.18/8,476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.24

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