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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,653.52, 12,979.32 and 2,810.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,653.52, 12,979.32 and 2,810.12 is: 4,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,653.52 : 12,979.32 = 2,810.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,653.52/12,979.32 = 2,810.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,653.52x = 12,979.32 × 2,810.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,653.52x = 36,473,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,473,446.72/8,653.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,214.87

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