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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,623.75, 12,935.64 and 2,467.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,623.75, 12,935.64 and 2,467.75 is: 3,701.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,623.75 : 12,935.64 = 2,467.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,623.75/12,935.64 = 2,467.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,623.75x = 12,935.64 × 2,467.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,623.75x = 31,921,925.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,921,925.61/8,623.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,701.63

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