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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,564.94, 12,848.79 and 2,640.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,564.94, 12,848.79 and 2,640.44 is: 3,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,564.94 : 12,848.79 = 2,640.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,564.94/12,848.79 = 2,640.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,564.94x = 12,848.79 × 2,640.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,564.94x = 33,926,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,926,407.58/8,564.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.08

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