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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.74, 12,932.73 and 2,779.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.74, 12,932.73 and 2,779.08 is: 4,167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.74 : 12,932.73 = 2,779.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.74/12,932.73 = 2,779.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.74x = 12,932.73 × 2,779.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.74x = 35,941,091.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,941,091.29/8,623.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,167.69

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