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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,467.30, 12,702.99 and 2,623.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,467.30, 12,702.99 and 2,623.93 is: 3,936.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,467.30 : 12,702.99 = 2,623.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,467.30/12,702.99 = 2,623.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,467.30x = 12,702.99 × 2,623.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,467.30x = 33,331,756.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,331,756.55/8,467.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,936.53

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