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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.27, 12,717.31 and 2,557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.27, 12,717.31 and 2,557.34 is: 3,834.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.27 : 12,717.31 = 2,557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.27/12,717.31 = 2,557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.27x = 12,717.31 × 2,557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.27x = 32,522,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,522,485.56/8,481.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.62

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