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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.55, 12,988.35 and 2,814.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.55, 12,988.35 and 2,814.21 is: 4,221.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.55 : 12,988.35 = 2,814.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.55/12,988.35 = 2,814.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.55x = 12,988.35 × 2,814.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.55x = 36,551,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,551,944.45/8,657.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,221.97

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