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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,632.67, 12,949.73 and 2,392.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,632.67, 12,949.73 and 2,392.67 is: 3,589.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,632.67 : 12,949.73 = 2,392.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,632.67/12,949.73 = 2,392.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,632.67x = 12,949.73 × 2,392.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,632.67x = 30,984,353.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,984,353.77/8,632.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,589.20

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