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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,622.95, 12,934.41 and 2,466.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,622.95, 12,934.41 and 2,466.95 is: 3,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,622.95 : 12,934.41 = 2,466.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,622.95/12,934.41 = 2,466.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,622.95x = 12,934.41 × 2,466.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,622.95x = 31,908,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,908,478.08/8,622.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,700.42

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