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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,646.58, 12,969.94 and 2,803.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,646.58, 12,969.94 and 2,803.18 is: 4,204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,646.58 : 12,969.94 = 2,803.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,646.58/12,969.94 = 2,803.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,646.58x = 12,969.94 × 2,803.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,646.58x = 36,357,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,357,076.41/8,646.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,204.79

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