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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,629.38, 12,943.98 and 2,785.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,629.38, 12,943.98 and 2,785.86 is: 4,178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,629.38 : 12,943.98 = 2,785.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,629.38/12,943.98 = 2,785.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,629.38x = 12,943.98 × 2,785.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,629.38x = 36,060,116.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,060,116.12/8,629.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.76

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