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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,647.78, 12,971.97 and 2,804.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,647.78, 12,971.97 and 2,804.44 is: 4,206.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,647.78 : 12,971.97 = 2,804.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,647.78/12,971.97 = 2,804.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,647.78x = 12,971.97 × 2,804.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,647.78x = 36,379,111.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,379,111.55/8,647.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,206.76

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