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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.13, 12,664.69 and 2,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.13, 12,664.69 and 2,287.13 is: 3,430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.13 : 12,664.69 = 2,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.13/12,664.69 = 2,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.13x = 12,664.69 × 2,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.13x = 28,965,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,965,723.40/8,443.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.69

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