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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,443.85, 12,662.73 and 2,895.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,443.85, 12,662.73 and 2,895.70 is: 4,342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,443.85 : 12,662.73 = 2,895.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,443.85/12,662.73 = 2,895.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,443.85x = 12,662.73 × 2,895.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,443.85x = 36,667,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,667,459.35/8,443.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.51

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