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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,618.65, 12,927.70 and 2,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,618.65, 12,927.70 and 2,462.65 is: 3,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,618.65 : 12,927.70 = 2,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,618.65/12,927.70 = 2,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,618.65x = 12,927.70 × 2,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,618.65x = 31,836,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,836,400.41/8,618.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,693.90

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