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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.27, 12,987.60 and 2,418.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.27, 12,987.60 and 2,418.67 is: 3,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.27 : 12,987.60 = 2,418.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.27/12,987.60 = 2,418.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.27x = 12,987.60 × 2,418.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.27x = 31,412,718.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,412,718.49/8,659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,627.64

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