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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.44, 12,986.64 and 2,815.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.44, 12,986.64 and 2,815.84 is: 4,223.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.44 : 12,986.64 = 2,815.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.44/12,986.64 = 2,815.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.44x = 12,986.64 × 2,815.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.44x = 36,568,300.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,568,300.38/8,657.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.92

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