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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.35, 12,992.04 and 2,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.35, 12,992.04 and 2,737.14 is: 4,106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.35 : 12,992.04 = 2,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.35/12,992.04 = 2,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.35x = 12,992.04 × 2,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.35x = 35,561,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,561,032.37/8,659.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.66

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