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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,640.64, 12,963.48 and 2,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,640.64, 12,963.48 and 2,797.12 is: 4,196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,640.64 : 12,963.48 = 2,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,640.64/12,963.48 = 2,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,640.64x = 12,963.48 × 2,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,640.64x = 36,260,409.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,260,409.18/8,640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.50

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