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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.24, 12,945.32 and 2,707.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.24, 12,945.32 and 2,707.56 is: 4,061.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.24 : 12,945.32 = 2,707.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.24/12,945.32 = 2,707.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.24x = 12,945.32 × 2,707.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.24x = 35,050,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,050,230.62/8,630.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.33

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