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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,630.83, 12,946.41 and 2,707.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,630.83, 12,946.41 and 2,707.59 is: 4,061.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,630.83 : 12,946.41 = 2,707.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,630.83/12,946.41 = 2,707.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,630.83x = 12,946.41 × 2,707.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,630.83x = 35,053,545.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053,545.98/8,630.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,061.44

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