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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.44, 12,981.96 and 2,811.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.44, 12,981.96 and 2,811.84 is: 4,216.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.44 : 12,981.96 = 2,811.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.44/12,981.96 = 2,811.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.44x = 12,981.96 × 2,811.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.44x = 36,503,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,503,194.41/8,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,216.88

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