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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.01, 12,941.73 and 2,783.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.01, 12,941.73 and 2,783.07 is: 4,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.01 : 12,941.73 = 2,783.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.01/12,941.73 = 2,783.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.01x = 12,941.73 × 2,783.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.01x = 36,017,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,017,740.51/8,626.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.48

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