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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,476.38, 12,714.56 and 2,632.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,476.38, 12,714.56 and 2,632.98 is: 3,949.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,476.38 : 12,714.56 = 2,632.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,476.38/12,714.56 = 2,632.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,476.38x = 12,714.56 × 2,632.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,476.38x = 33,477,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,477,182.19/8,476.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.47

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