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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.08, 12,962.86 and 2,799.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.08, 12,962.86 and 2,799.12 is: 4,197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.08 : 12,962.86 = 2,799.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.08/12,962.86 = 2,799.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.08x = 12,962.86 × 2,799.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.08x = 36,284,600.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,284,600.68/8,644.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.62

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