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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,619.66, 12,929.13 and 2,463.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,619.66, 12,929.13 and 2,463.66 is: 3,695.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,619.66 : 12,929.13 = 2,463.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,619.66/12,929.13 = 2,463.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,619.66x = 12,929.13 × 2,463.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,619.66x = 31,852,980.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,852,980.42/8,619.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.39

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