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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.08, 12,984.08 and 2,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.08, 12,984.08 and 2,816.80 is: 4,225.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.08 : 12,984.08 = 2,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.08/12,984.08 = 2,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.08x = 12,984.08 × 2,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.08x = 36,573,556.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,556.54/8,656.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.19

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