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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.56, 12,714.54 and 2,634.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.56, 12,714.54 and 2,634.16 is: 3,950.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.56 : 12,714.54 = 2,634.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.56/12,714.54 = 2,634.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.56x = 12,714.54 × 2,634.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.56x = 33,492,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,492,132.69/8,477.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.68

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