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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.04, 12,619.68 and 2,865.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.04, 12,619.68 and 2,865.70 is: 4,299.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.04 : 12,619.68 = 2,865.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.04/12,619.68 = 2,865.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.04x = 12,619.68 × 2,865.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.04x = 36,164,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,164,216.98/8,412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.10

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