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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,477.76, 12,716.76 and 2,634

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,477.76, 12,716.76 and 2,634 is: 3,951.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,477.76 : 12,716.76 = 2,634 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,477.76/12,716.76 = 2,634/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,477.76x = 12,716.76 × 2,634
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,477.76x = 33,495,945.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495,945.84/8,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.04

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