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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.28, 12,717.54 and 2,633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.28, 12,717.54 and 2,633.67 is: 3,951.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.28 : 12,717.54 = 2,633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.28/12,717.54 = 2,633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.28x = 12,717.54 × 2,633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.28x = 33,493,803.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493,803.57/8,477.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.01

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