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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,481.38, 12,722.09 and 2,637.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,481.38, 12,722.09 and 2,637.99 is: 3,956.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,481.38 : 12,722.09 = 2,637.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,481.38/12,722.09 = 2,637.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,481.38x = 12,722.09 × 2,637.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,481.38x = 33,560,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,560,733.01/8,481.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.99

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