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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.27, 12,927.40 and 2,462.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.27, 12,927.40 and 2,462.27 is: 3,693.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.27 : 12,927.40 = 2,462.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.27/12,927.40 = 2,462.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.27x = 12,927.40 × 2,462.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.27x = 31,830,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,830,749.20/8,618.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.40

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