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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,479.98, 12,717.54 and 2,556.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,479.98, 12,717.54 and 2,556.63 is: 3,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,479.98 : 12,717.54 = 2,556.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,479.98/12,717.54 = 2,556.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,479.98x = 12,717.54 × 2,556.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,479.98x = 32,514,044.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,514,044.29/8,479.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.21

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