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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,643.99, 12,967.17 and 2,798.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,643.99, 12,967.17 and 2,798.64 is: 4,198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,643.99 : 12,967.17 = 2,798.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,643.99/12,967.17 = 2,798.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,643.99x = 12,967.17 × 2,798.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,643.99x = 36,290,440.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,290,440.65/8,643.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,198.34

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