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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.52, 12,927.78 and 2,462.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.52, 12,927.78 and 2,462.52 is: 3,693.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.52 : 12,927.78 = 2,462.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.52/12,927.78 = 2,462.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.52x = 12,927.78 × 2,462.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.52x = 31,834,916.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,834,916.81/8,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.78

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