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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,482.78, 12,724.98 and 2,637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,482.78, 12,724.98 and 2,637.82 is: 3,956.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,482.78 : 12,724.98 = 2,637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,482.78/12,724.98 = 2,637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,482.78x = 12,724.98 × 2,637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,482.78x = 33,566,206.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,566,206.74/8,482.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.98

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