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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.04, 12,967.56 and 2,722.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.04, 12,967.56 and 2,722.46 is: 4,083.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.04 : 12,967.56 = 2,722.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.04/12,967.56 = 2,722.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.04x = 12,967.56 × 2,722.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.04x = 35,303,598.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,303,598.56/8,645.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.68

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