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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.18, 12,945.32 and 2,474.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.18, 12,945.32 and 2,474.18 is: 3,711.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.18 : 12,945.32 = 2,474.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.18/12,945.32 = 2,474.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.18x = 12,945.32 × 2,474.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.18x = 32,029,051.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,029,051.84/8,630.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.28

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