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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,624.71, 12,933.42 and 2,700.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,624.71, 12,933.42 and 2,700.01 is: 4,048.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,624.71 : 12,933.42 = 2,700.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,624.71/12,933.42 = 2,700.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,624.71x = 12,933.42 × 2,700.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,624.71x = 34,920,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,920,363.33/8,624.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,048.87

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