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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.54, 12,962.86 and 2,797.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.54, 12,962.86 and 2,797.15 is: 4,196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.54 : 12,962.86 = 2,797.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.54/12,962.86 = 2,797.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.54x = 12,962.86 × 2,797.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.54x = 36,258,999.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,258,999.03/8,640.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.38

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