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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,484.06, 12,727.31 and 2,641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,484.06, 12,727.31 and 2,641.26 is: 3,962.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,484.06 : 12,727.31 = 2,641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,484.06/12,727.31 = 2,641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,484.06x = 12,727.31 × 2,641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,484.06x = 33,616,121.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,616,121.60/8,484.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.27

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