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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,786.48, 13,181.64 and 2,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,786.48, 13,181.64 and 2,630 is: 3,945.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,786.48 : 13,181.64 = 2,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,786.48/13,181.64 = 2,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,786.48x = 13,181.64 × 2,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,786.48x = 34,667,713.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,667,713.20/8,786.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,945.57

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