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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.79, 12,942.54 and 3,081.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.79, 12,942.54 and 3,081.63 is: 4,622.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.79 : 12,942.54 = 3,081.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.79/12,942.54 = 3,081.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.79x = 12,942.54 × 3,081.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.79x = 39,884,119.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,884,119.54/8,627.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,622.75

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