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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482.44, 12,723.72 and 2,638.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,482.44, 12,723.72 and 2,638.92 is: 3,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,482.44 : 12,723.72 = 2,638.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,482.44/12,723.72 = 2,638.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,482.44x = 12,723.72 × 2,638.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,482.44x = 33,576,879.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,576,879.18/8,482.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,958.40

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