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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.44, 12,945.42 and 2,787.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.44, 12,945.42 and 2,787.48 is: 4,180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.44 : 12,945.42 = 2,787.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.44/12,945.42 = 2,787.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.44x = 12,945.42 × 2,787.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.44x = 36,085,099.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,085,099.34/8,632.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.17

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