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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,631.33, 12,944.25 and 2,786.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,631.33, 12,944.25 and 2,786.58 is: 4,178.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,631.33 : 12,944.25 = 2,786.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,631.33/12,944.25 = 2,786.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,631.33x = 12,944.25 × 2,786.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,631.33x = 36,070,188.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,070,188.17/8,631.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,178.98

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