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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,684.76, 13,027.83 and 2,445.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,684.76, 13,027.83 and 2,445.27 is: 3,668.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,684.76 : 13,027.83 = 2,445.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,684.76/13,027.83 = 2,445.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,684.76x = 13,027.83 × 2,445.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,684.76x = 31,856,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,856,561.86/8,684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,668.10

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