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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,463.80, 12,696.92 and 2,620.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,463.80, 12,696.92 and 2,620.92 is: 3,931.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,463.80 : 12,696.92 = 2,620.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,463.80/12,696.92 = 2,620.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,463.80x = 12,696.92 × 2,620.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,463.80x = 33,277,611.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,277,611.57/8,463.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,931.76

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