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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,465.64, 12,698.46 and 2,622.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,465.64, 12,698.46 and 2,622.30 is: 3,933.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,465.64 : 12,698.46 = 2,622.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,465.64/12,698.46 = 2,622.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,465.64x = 12,698.46 × 2,622.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,465.64x = 33,299,171.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299,171.66/8,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.45

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