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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.23, 12,965.39 and 2,798.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.23, 12,965.39 and 2,798.83 is: 4,198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.23 : 12,965.39 = 2,798.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.23/12,965.39 = 2,798.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.23x = 12,965.39 × 2,798.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.23x = 36,287,922.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,287,922.49/8,642.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.91

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