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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,641.73, 12,964.64 and 2,798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,641.73, 12,964.64 and 2,798.33 is: 4,198.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,641.73 : 12,964.64 = 2,798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,641.73/12,964.64 = 2,798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,641.73x = 12,964.64 × 2,798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,641.73x = 36,279,262.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,279,262.24/8,641.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.15

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