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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.87, 12,938.99 and 2,783.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.87, 12,938.99 and 2,783.11 is: 4,173.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.87 : 12,938.99 = 2,783.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.87/12,938.99 = 2,783.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.87x = 12,938.99 × 2,783.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.87x = 36,010,626.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,010,626.11/8,627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,173.76

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