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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.23, 12,975.03 and 2,806.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.23, 12,975.03 and 2,806.68 is: 4,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.23 : 12,975.03 = 2,806.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.23/12,975.03 = 2,806.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.23x = 12,975.03 × 2,806.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.23x = 36,416,757.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,416,757.20/8,650.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.92

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