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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,644.83, 12,968.87 and 2,800.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,644.83, 12,968.87 and 2,800.68 is: 4,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,644.83 : 12,968.87 = 2,800.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,644.83/12,968.87 = 2,800.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,644.83x = 12,968.87 × 2,800.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,644.83x = 36,321,640.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,321,640.83/8,644.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,201.54

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