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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.50, 12,935.97 and 2,467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.50, 12,935.97 and 2,467.50 is: 3,701.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.50 : 12,935.97 = 2,467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.50/12,935.97 = 2,467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.50x = 12,935.97 × 2,467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.50x = 31,919,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,919,505.98/8,623.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.46

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