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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,480.27, 12,715.81 and 2,556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,480.27, 12,715.81 and 2,556.34 is: 3,833.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,480.27 : 12,715.81 = 2,556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,480.27/12,715.81 = 2,556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,480.27x = 12,715.81 × 2,556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,480.27x = 32,505,933.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,933.74/8,480.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.12

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