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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.14, 12,936.87 and 2,779.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.14, 12,936.87 and 2,779.62 is: 4,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.14 : 12,936.87 = 2,779.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.14/12,936.87 = 2,779.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.14x = 12,936.87 × 2,779.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.14x = 35,959,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,959,582.59/8,623.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,170.13

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