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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.37, 12,939.74 and 2,783.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.37, 12,939.74 and 2,783.61 is: 4,174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.37 : 12,939.74 = 2,783.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.37/12,939.74 = 2,783.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.37x = 12,939.74 × 2,783.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.37x = 36,019,189.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,019,189.66/8,628.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,174.51

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