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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.64, 12,946 and 2,787.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.64, 12,946 and 2,787.52 is: 4,181.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.64 : 12,946 = 2,787.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.64/12,946 = 2,787.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.64x = 12,946 × 2,787.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.64x = 36,087,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,087,233.92/8,630.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.29

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