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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.37, 12,942.81 and 2,785.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.37, 12,942.81 and 2,785.62 is: 4,177.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.37 : 12,942.81 = 2,785.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.37/12,942.81 = 2,785.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.37x = 12,942.81 × 2,785.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.37x = 36,053,750.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,053,750.39/8,630.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.54

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