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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.26, 12,699.06 and 2,622.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.26, 12,699.06 and 2,622.57 is: 3,933.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.26 : 12,699.06 = 2,622.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.26/12,699.06 = 2,622.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.26x = 12,699.06 × 2,622.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.26x = 33,304,173.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304,173.78/8,467.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,933.29

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