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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.41, 12,967.17 and 2,800.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.41, 12,967.17 and 2,800.45 is: 4,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.41 : 12,967.17 = 2,800.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.41/12,967.17 = 2,800.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.41x = 12,967.17 × 2,800.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.41x = 36,313,911.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,313,911.23/8,645.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.37

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