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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,657.96, 12,990.03 and 2,814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,657.96, 12,990.03 and 2,814.59 is: 4,222.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,657.96 : 12,990.03 = 2,814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,657.96/12,990.03 = 2,814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,657.96x = 12,990.03 × 2,814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,657.96x = 36,561,608.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,561,608.54/8,657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,222.89

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