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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,462.41, 12,693.07 and 2,915.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,462.41, 12,693.07 and 2,915.87 is: 4,373.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,462.41 : 12,693.07 = 2,915.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,462.41/12,693.07 = 2,915.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,462.41x = 12,693.07 × 2,915.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,462.41x = 37,011,271.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,011,271.27/8,462.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.61

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