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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,627.92, 12,943.97 and 3,004.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,627.92, 12,943.97 and 3,004.80 is: 4,507.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,627.92 : 12,943.97 = 3,004.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,627.92/12,943.97 = 3,004.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,627.92x = 12,943.97 × 3,004.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,627.92x = 38,893,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,893,988.76/8,627.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.92

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