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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,473.80, 12,711.06 and 2,630.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,473.80, 12,711.06 and 2,630.28 is: 3,945.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,473.80 : 12,711.06 = 2,630.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,473.80/12,711.06 = 2,630.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,473.80x = 12,711.06 × 2,630.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,473.80x = 33,433,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,433,646.90/8,473.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.53

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