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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.34, 12,945.52 and 2,626.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.34, 12,945.52 and 2,626.47 is: 3,939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.34 : 12,945.52 = 2,626.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.34/12,945.52 = 2,626.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.34x = 12,945.52 × 2,626.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.34x = 34,001,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,001,019.91/8,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,939.71

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