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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,650.63, 12,977.77 and 2,806.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,650.63, 12,977.77 and 2,806.79 is: 4,210.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,650.63 : 12,977.77 = 2,806.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,650.63/12,977.77 = 2,806.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,650.63x = 12,977.77 × 2,806.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,650.63x = 36,425,875.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,425,875.06/8,650.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.78

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