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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,652.03, 12,979.67 and 2,807.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,652.03, 12,979.67 and 2,807.07 is: 4,211.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,652.03 : 12,979.67 = 2,807.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,652.03/12,979.67 = 2,807.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,652.03x = 12,979.67 × 2,807.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,652.03x = 36,434,828.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,434,828.23/8,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,211.13

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