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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,626.82, 12,939.89 and 2,783.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,626.82, 12,939.89 and 2,783.25 is: 4,174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,626.82 : 12,939.89 = 2,783.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,626.82/12,939.89 = 2,783.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,626.82x = 12,939.89 × 2,783.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,626.82x = 36,014,934.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,014,934.93/8,626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.77

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