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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.08, 12,964.36 and 2,800.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.08, 12,964.36 and 2,800.12 is: 4,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.08 : 12,964.36 = 2,800.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.08/12,964.36 = 2,800.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.08x = 12,964.36 × 2,800.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.08x = 36,301,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,301,763.72/8,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,199.12

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