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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.67, 12,906.02 and 2,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.67, 12,906.02 and 2,679.28 is: 4,019.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.67 : 12,906.02 = 2,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.67/12,906.02 = 2,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.67x = 12,906.02 × 2,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.67x = 34,578,815.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,578,815.70/8,602.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,019.54

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