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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.16, 12,936.72 and 2,468

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.16, 12,936.72 and 2,468 is: 3,702.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.16 : 12,936.72 = 2,468 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.16/12,936.72 = 2,468/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.16x = 12,936.72 × 2,468
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.16x = 31,927,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,927,824.96/8,624.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,702.14

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