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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.51, 12,935.72 and 2,780.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.51, 12,935.72 and 2,780.58 is: 4,171.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.51 : 12,935.72 = 2,780.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.51/12,935.72 = 2,780.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.51x = 12,935.72 × 2,780.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.51x = 35,968,804.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,968,804.32/8,623.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.02

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