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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.74, 12,946.65 and 2,787.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.74, 12,946.65 and 2,787.58 is: 4,181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.74 : 12,946.65 = 2,787.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.74/12,946.65 = 2,787.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.74x = 12,946.65 × 2,787.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.74x = 36,089,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,089,822.61/8,630.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,181.54

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