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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.19, 12,977.11 and 2,806.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.19, 12,977.11 and 2,806.34 is: 4,210.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.19 : 12,977.11 = 2,806.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.19/12,977.11 = 2,806.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.19x = 12,977.11 × 2,806.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.19x = 36,418,182.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,418,182.88/8,650.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.10

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