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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,651.22, 12,976.83 and 2,808.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,651.22, 12,976.83 and 2,808.28 is: 4,212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,651.22 : 12,976.83 = 2,808.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,651.22/12,976.83 = 2,808.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,651.22x = 12,976.83 × 2,808.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,651.22x = 36,442,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,442,572.15/8,651.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.42

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