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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.22, 12,715.83 and 2,633.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.22, 12,715.83 and 2,633.84 is: 3,950.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.22 : 12,715.83 = 2,633.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.22/12,715.83 = 2,633.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.22x = 12,715.83 × 2,633.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.22x = 33,491,398.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,491,398.11/8,477.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.75

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