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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,420.76, 12,630.30 and 2,577.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,420.76, 12,630.30 and 2,577.42 is: 3,865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,420.76 : 12,630.30 = 2,577.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,420.76/12,630.30 = 2,577.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,420.76x = 12,630.30 × 2,577.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,420.76x = 32,553,587.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,553,587.83/8,420.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.87

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