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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,645.63, 12,968.44 and 2,489.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,645.63, 12,968.44 and 2,489.63 is: 3,734.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,645.63 : 12,968.44 = 2,489.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,645.63/12,968.44 = 2,489.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,645.63x = 12,968.44 × 2,489.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,645.63x = 32,286,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,286,546.21/8,645.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,734.44

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