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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.60, 12,710.40 and 2,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.60, 12,710.40 and 2,630.80 is: 3,946.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.60 : 12,710.40 = 2,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.60/12,710.40 = 2,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.60x = 12,710.40 × 2,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.60x = 33,438,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438,520.32/8,473.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.20

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