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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,658.72, 12,985.32 and 2,814

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,658.72, 12,985.32 and 2,814 is: 4,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,658.72 : 12,985.32 = 2,814 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,658.72/12,985.32 = 2,814/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,658.72x = 12,985.32 × 2,814
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,658.72x = 36,540,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,540,690.48/8,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.10

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