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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.92, 12,961.23 and 2,719.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.92, 12,961.23 and 2,719.69 is: 4,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.92 : 12,961.23 = 2,719.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.92/12,961.23 = 2,719.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.92x = 12,961.23 × 2,719.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.92x = 35,250,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,250,573.22/8,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,078.08

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