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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,412.84, 12,619.80 and 2,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,412.84, 12,619.80 and 2,867.04 is: 4,300.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,412.84 : 12,619.80 = 2,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,412.84/12,619.80 = 2,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,412.84x = 12,619.80 × 2,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,412.84x = 36,181,471.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,181,471.39/8,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.74

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