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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.57, 12,968.44 and 2,802.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.57, 12,968.44 and 2,802.18 is: 4,203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.57 : 12,968.44 = 2,802.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.57/12,968.44 = 2,802.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.57x = 12,968.44 × 2,802.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.57x = 36,339,903.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,339,903.20/8,645.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.30

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