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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,423.68, 12,636.86 and 2,801.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,423.68, 12,636.86 and 2,801.56 is: 4,202.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,423.68 : 12,636.86 = 2,801.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,423.68/12,636.86 = 2,801.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,423.68x = 12,636.86 × 2,801.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,423.68x = 35,402,921.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,402,921.50/8,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,202.79

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