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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,629.60, 12,944.22 and 2,790.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,629.60, 12,944.22 and 2,790.40 is: 4,185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,629.60 : 12,944.22 = 2,790.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,629.60/12,944.22 = 2,790.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,629.60x = 12,944.22 × 2,790.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,629.60x = 36,119,551.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,119,551.49/8,629.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,185.54

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