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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,602.80, 12,879.90 and 7,630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,602.80, 12,879.90 and 7,630.80 is: 11,424.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,602.80 : 12,879.90 = 7,630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,602.80/12,879.90 = 7,630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,602.80x = 12,879.90 × 7,630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,602.80x = 98,283,940.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,283,940.92/8,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.65

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