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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,649.44, 12,975.04 and 2,804.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,649.44, 12,975.04 and 2,804.64 is: 4,207.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,649.44 : 12,975.04 = 2,804.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,649.44/12,975.04 = 2,804.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,649.44x = 12,975.04 × 2,804.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,649.44x = 36,390,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,390,316.19/8,649.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,207.25

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