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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.56, 12,963.84 and 2,402.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.56, 12,963.84 and 2,402.68 is: 3,604.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.56 : 12,963.84 = 2,402.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.56/12,963.84 = 2,402.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.56x = 12,963.84 × 2,402.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.56x = 31,147,959.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,147,959.09/8,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.02

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