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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.33, 12,630.74 and 2,579.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.33, 12,630.74 and 2,579.18 is: 3,867.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.33 : 12,630.74 = 2,579.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.33/12,630.74 = 2,579.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.33x = 12,630.74 × 2,579.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.33x = 32,576,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,576,875.94/8,423.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.46

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