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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,642.57, 12,961.15 and 2,797.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,642.57, 12,961.15 and 2,797.97 is: 4,196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,642.57 : 12,961.15 = 2,797.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,642.57/12,961.15 = 2,797.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,642.57x = 12,961.15 × 2,797.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,642.57x = 36,264,837.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,264,837.06/8,642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.07

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