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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,654.04, 12,982.68 and 2,812.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,654.04, 12,982.68 and 2,812.32 is: 4,219.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,654.04 : 12,982.68 = 2,812.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,654.04/12,982.68 = 2,812.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,654.04x = 12,982.68 × 2,812.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,654.04x = 36,511,450.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,511,450.62/8,654.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,219.01

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