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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,656.54, 12,986.43 and 2,814.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,656.54, 12,986.43 and 2,814.82 is: 4,222.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,656.54 : 12,986.43 = 2,814.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,656.54/12,986.43 = 2,814.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,656.54x = 12,986.43 × 2,814.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,656.54x = 36,554,462.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,554,462.89/8,656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.76

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