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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,639.84, 12,962.24 and 2,796.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,639.84, 12,962.24 and 2,796.32 is: 4,195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,639.84 : 12,962.24 = 2,796.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,639.84/12,962.24 = 2,796.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,639.84x = 12,962.24 × 2,796.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,639.84x = 36,246,570.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,246,570.96/8,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,195.28

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