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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.60, 12,941.69 and 2,387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.60, 12,941.69 and 2,387.09 is: 3,580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.60 : 12,941.69 = 2,387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.60/12,941.69 = 2,387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.60x = 12,941.69 × 2,387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.60x = 30,893,014.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,893,014.12/8,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,580.72

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