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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,553.76, 12,832.02 and 2,630.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,553.76, 12,832.02 and 2,630.48 is: 3,946.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,553.76 : 12,832.02 = 2,630.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,553.76/12,832.02 = 2,630.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,553.76x = 12,832.02 × 2,630.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,553.76x = 33,754,371.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,754,371.97/8,553.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,946.14

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