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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.13, 12,977.02 and 2,806.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.13, 12,977.02 and 2,806.29 is: 4,210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.13 : 12,977.02 = 2,806.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.13/12,977.02 = 2,806.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.13x = 12,977.02 × 2,806.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.13x = 36,417,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,417,281.46/8,650.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.03

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