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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.22, 12,961.70 and 2,716.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.22, 12,961.70 and 2,716.64 is: 4,075.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.22 : 12,961.70 = 2,716.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.22/12,961.70 = 2,716.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.22x = 12,961.70 × 2,716.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.22x = 35,212,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,212,272.69/8,640.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.39

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