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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482.52, 12,723.80 and 2,639.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,482.52, 12,723.80 and 2,639.72 is: 3,959.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,482.52 : 12,723.80 = 2,639.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,482.52/12,723.80 = 2,639.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,482.52x = 12,723.80 × 2,639.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,482.52x = 33,587,269.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,587,269.34/8,482.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.59

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