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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.33, 12,967.29 and 2,319.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.33, 12,967.29 and 2,319.71 is: 3,479.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.33 : 12,967.29 = 2,319.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.33/12,967.29 = 2,319.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.33x = 12,967.29 × 2,319.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.33x = 30,080,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,080,287.45/8,645.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,479.37

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