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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.46, 12,935.30 and 2,700.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.46, 12,935.30 and 2,700.14 is: 4,050.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.46 : 12,935.30 = 2,700.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.46/12,935.30 = 2,700.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.46x = 12,935.30 × 2,700.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.46x = 34,927,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,927,042.76/8,623.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,050.23

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