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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.44, 12,716.22 and 2,633.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.44, 12,716.22 and 2,633.92 is: 3,950.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.44 : 12,716.22 = 2,633.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.44/12,716.22 = 2,633.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.44x = 12,716.22 × 2,633.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.44x = 33,493,506.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,493,506.18/8,477.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.90

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