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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.52, 12,930.40 and 2,778.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.52, 12,930.40 and 2,778.56 is: 4,166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.52 : 12,930.40 = 2,778.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.52/12,930.40 = 2,778.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.52x = 12,930.40 × 2,778.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.52x = 35,927,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,927,892.22/8,623.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,166.27

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