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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,659.44, 12,991.59 and 2,815.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,659.44, 12,991.59 and 2,815.29 is: 4,223.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,659.44 : 12,991.59 = 2,815.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,659.44/12,991.59 = 2,815.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,659.44x = 12,991.59 × 2,815.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,659.44x = 36,575,093.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,575,093.41/8,659.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,223.73

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