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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,478.56, 12,717.84 and 2,635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,478.56, 12,717.84 and 2,635.76 is: 3,953.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,478.56 : 12,717.84 = 2,635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,478.56/12,717.84 = 2,635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,478.56x = 12,717.84 × 2,635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,478.56x = 33,521,173.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521,173.96/8,478.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.64

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