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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.70, 12,708.81 and 3,279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.70, 12,708.81 and 3,279.66 is: 4,916.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.70 : 12,708.81 = 3,279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.70/12,708.81 = 3,279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.70x = 12,708.81 × 3,279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.70x = 41,680,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680,575.80/8,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,916.50

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