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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,628.99, 12,941.64 and 2,784.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,628.99, 12,941.64 and 2,784.03 is: 4,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,628.99 : 12,941.64 = 2,784.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,628.99/12,941.64 = 2,784.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,628.99x = 12,941.64 × 2,784.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,628.99x = 36,029,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,029,914.01/8,628.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.45

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