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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,662.49, 12,993.61 and 2,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,662.49, 12,993.61 and 2,088.62 is: 3,132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,662.49 : 12,993.61 = 2,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,662.49/12,993.61 = 2,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,662.49x = 12,993.61 × 2,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,662.49x = 27,138,686.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138,686.46/8,662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,132.90

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